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Lowrance Maruo Charitable Fund is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is John Lowrance. It holds total assets of $2K. Annual income is reported at $150K. Total assets have decreased from $330K in 2011 to $20K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Tennessee and Montana. According to available records, Lowrance Maruo Charitable Fund has made 38 grants totaling $595K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $123K and $345K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $345K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Tennessee and Montana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 10 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.
Lowrance Maruo Charitable Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, TN, MT.
Lowrance Maruo Charitable Fund has distributed a total of $595K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Lowrance Maruo Charitable Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lowrance Maruo Charitable Fund is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mackey | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dominic Lee | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Lowrance | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adele Maruo | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$124K
Total Assets
$20K
Fair Market Value
$20K
Net Worth
$20K
Grants Paid
$123K
Contributions
$133K
Net Investment Income
$196
Distribution Amount
$1K
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$595K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Public MediaUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| PpgnhiUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Washington Farmland TrustUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington FoundationSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boyer Childrens' ClinicUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| PawsUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Lynnwood, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| AcrsUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Seattle Animal Shelter FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Seattle, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| ScrltUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Sewanee, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Ukraine America InitiativeUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Lakeside, MT | $5K | 2022 |