Private foundation · EIN 22-2537870 · Elmira, New York

Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $320K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$320K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tanglewood Nature CenterElmira, NYTreetop walkway project$50K
Elmira CollegeElmira, NYUnrestricted gift$50K
Quarry Farm FoundationElmira, NYUnrestricted gift$50K
City of Light EndowmentElmira, NYEndowment fund$30K
Chemung County Historical SocietyElmira, NYUnrestricted gift$25K
Arnot Art MuseumElmira, NYUnrestricted gift$25K
Clemens Performing Arts CenterElmira, NYUnrestricted gift$25K
Finger Lakes Land TrustIthaca, NYUnrestricted gift$25K
John W Jones MuseumElmira, NYUnrestricted gift (1 of 3)$25K
Historic ElmiraElmira, NYUnrestricted gift$15K

About this foundation

Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Elmira, New York, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $320K across 10 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc give?

New York (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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