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Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $3.5M in 2011 to $5.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc. has made 85 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $423K and $1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, DC.
Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.9M across 85 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K.
Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Caroline M Lowndes Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline M Lowndes | Pres, Dir, Sec | $12K | $0 | $12K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frick CollectionCapital Campaign | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| St James Episcopal ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $70K | 2023 |
| New York Historical SocietyEducation Programs | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| International Foundation For Art Research IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundC M Lowndes Fund | Boston, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| National Society Of Colonial Dames In The State OfHQ Renew Project | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Central Park Conservancy IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Animal Medical CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Painting Center IncCharitable Event | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Fund For Park Avenue New York IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Sulgrave ManorGeneral & Unrestricted | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |