Private foundation · EIN 63-1139499 · Montgomery, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The J K Lowder Family Foundation

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: 47 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $5,000. 89% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
47
$1.4M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AL
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alabama Shakespeare Festival (endowmentcapital)Montgomery, ALSupport for performing arts$650K
Alabama Shakespeare Festival (board Compaign)Montgomery, ALSupport for performing arts$125K
Auburn College of BusinessAuburn, ALFunding for general program expenditures$75K
Auburn University Tigers UnlimitedAuburn, ALFunding for general program expenditures$75K
Montessori School at HampsteadMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$50K
River Region United WayMontgomery, ALCommunity support$50K
Alabama Shakespeare Festival - GalaMontgomery, ALSupport for performing arts$35K
Mission to North AmericaLawrenceville, GACommunity support$35K
Frazier Memorial UmcMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$25K
Valiant Cross AcademyMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$25K
Family Sunshine CenterMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$20K
Montgomery AcademyMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$20K
Reformed Theological SeminaryMarietta, GACommunity support$20K
Cloverdale PlayhouseMontgomery, ALCapital campaign contribution$15K
Montgomery Museum of Fine ArtsMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$13K
Capri Community Film Society IncMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$12K
A Education PartnershipMontgomery, ALCommunity support$10K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOFunding for general program expenditures$10K
Montgomery Symphony AssociationMontgomery, ALGift to mso and the youth orchestra$10K
Liberty Learning FoundationHuntsville, ALFunding for general program expenditures$7,000
Alabama Dance TheatreMontgomery, ALDance education outreach program$5,000
Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts (aiea)Montgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$5,000
Clefworks IncMontgomery, ALCommunity support$5,000
Humane SocietyMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$5,000
Joy to Life FoundationMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$5,000
Montgomery Area Zoological SocietyMontgomery, ALCommunity support$5,000
Montgomery Christian SchoolMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$5,000
Selmamontgomerytuskegee Tennis IncMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$5,000
Service Dogs of AlabamaMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$5,000
YMCA Metro Partners With YouthMontgomery, ALCommunity support$5,000
Leadership Montgomery (group #4 Project)Montgomery, ALCommunity support$5,000
Jackson Hospital FoundationMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$3,000
Boy Scouts of America-Tukabatchee Area Councils Clay ShootIrving, TXFunding for general program expenditures$2,500
Girls on the RunMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$2,500
Samaritan Counseling Center IncMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$2,500
American Red CrossWashington, DCFunding for general program expenditures$2,000
Child ProtectMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$1,500
Family Guidance Center of Alabama IncMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$1,500
YMCA Hitchcock AwardMontgomery, ALCommunity support$1,500
Alabama Coastal FoundationMobile, ALCommunity support$1,000
Central Alabma Crime StoppersMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$1,000
Hospice of MontgomeryMontgomery, ALHospice fund raising$1,000
Landmarks Foundation of MontgomeryMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$1,000
MacmoaaMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$1,000
Macoa - Senior Pledge CampaignMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$1,000
Montgomery Area Food BankMontgomery, ALFunding for general program expenditures$1,000
Montgomery County Historical SocietyMontgomery, ALCommunity support$1,000

By state: Alabama 42 · Georgia 2 · Missouri 1 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The J K Lowder Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montgomery, Alabama, administered in care of James K Lowder, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The J K Lowder Family Foundation 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 The J K Lowder Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 47 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The J K Lowder Family Foundation give?

Alabama (42 grants), Georgia (2 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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