Grants paid in 2024
13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WgbhBoston, MA | General Purpose | $998K |
| Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA | General Purpose | $404K |
| Museum of ScienceBoston, MA | General Purpose | $301K |
| Worldboston IncBoston, MA | General Purpose | $105K |
| Harvard University Extension SchoolCambridge, MA | General Purpose | $101K |
| John F Kennedy Library FoundationBoston, MA | General Purpose | $90K |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | General Purpose | $75K |
| Cambridge ForumCambridge, MA | General Purpose | $60K |
| Boston Public Library FundBoston, MA | General Purpose | $50K |
| Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk UniversityBoston, MA | General Purpose | $33K |
| Peabody Essex MuseumSalem, MA | General Purpose | $30K |
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | General Purpose | $14K |
| Paul Revere Memorial AssociationBoston, MA | General Purpose | $9,000 |
About this foundation
Lowell Institute is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Choate Hall & Stewart, tax-exempt since 1948. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lowell Institute accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Lowell Institute give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.3M across 13 grants, a median of $75K.
Where does Lowell Institute give?
Massachusetts (13 grants), per its latest filing.
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