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Lowell Institute is a private association based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1948. The principal officer is Choate Hall & Stewart. It holds total assets of $48.9M. Annual income is reported at $9M. Total assets have grown from $38.1M in 2011 to $46.1M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Lowell Institute has made 46 grants totaling $5.9M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $2.6M in 2021 to $3.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $728K, with an average award of $128K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Lowell Institute is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Lowell Institute has distributed a total of $5.9M across 46 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $128K. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $728K.
Lowell Institute typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lowell Institute is headquartered in BOSTON, MA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William A Lowell | Trustee | $28K | $0 | $28K |
Total Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$46.1M
Fair Market Value
$46.1M
Net Worth
$46.1M
Grants Paid
$2.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$361K
Distribution Amount
$2.2M
Total: $34.4M
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$5.9M
Average Grant
$128K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| WgbhGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $508K | 2022 |
| Northeastern UniversityGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $374K | 2022 |
| Museum Of ScienceGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $300K | 2022 |
| Harvard University Extension SchoolGeneral Purpose | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| John F Kennedy Library FoundationGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| World BostonGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $51K | 2022 |
| Boston Public LibraryGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Cambridge ForumGeneral Purpose | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Peabody Essex MuseumGeneral Purpose | Salem, MA | $35K | 2022 |
| Ford Hall Forum IncGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $26K | 2022 |
| Revolutionary Spaces IncGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Boston UniversityGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Charles River MuseumGeneral Purpose | Waltham, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Paul Revere Memorial AssociationGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| New England AquariumGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $404K | 2021 |
| Boston CollegeGeneral Purpose | Chestnut Hill, MA | $101K | 2021 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts BostonGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $100K | 2021 |
| College Bound DorchesterGeneral Purpose | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2021 |