Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $163,482 to charitable organizations.
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable at a glance
In short: Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable gave $163K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,482
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,576
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,072
- Total assets
- $2,704,286
- +7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County ($57K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to Florida (61%), followed by Rhode Island (9%), Illinois (9%), Maryland (7%), and Iowa (7%). The listed recipients also include organizations in Washington, DC, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2023) to $163K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | Annual Fund | $56,579 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc Providence, RI | Annual Fund | $14,145 |
| Alzheimers Disease & Related Disorders Chicago, IL | Annual Fund | $14,145 |
| American Heart Association Inc St Petersburg, FL | Annual Fund | $12,112 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Hagerstown, MD | Annual Fund | $12,035 |
| American Nat'l Red Cross Boone, IA | Annual Fund | $12,034 |
| United Negro College Fund Washington, DC | Annual Fund | $7,072 |
| The Salvation Army Fort Lauderdale, FL | Annual Fund | $7,072 |
| Archdiocese of Miami Miami Shores, FL | Annual Fund | $7,072 |
| Junior Achievement of South FL Coconut Creek, FL | Annual Fund | $7,072 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,704,286 | $402,255 | $206,732 | $163,482 | 13 | $169,843 | $365,353 | $144,308 |
| 2024 | $2,508,770 | $75,012 | $197,045 | $150,731 | 12 | $158,993 | $38,413 | $141,463 |
| 2023 | $2,630,808 | $111,925 | $166,092 | $128,000 | 13 | $133,727 | $64,255 | $129,247 |
| 2022 | $2,684,976 | $-162,656 | $209,410 | $139,669 | 13 | $139,684 | $24,142 | $140,473 |
| 2021 | $3,051,374 | $1,187,577 | $176,156 | $135,998 | 13 | — | $1,149,350 | $134,007 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County describes its work as supporting youth development through after-school and summer activities. The Alzheimer’s Association says it works to end Alzheimer’s and other dementias through research, risk reduction, early detection, care, and support. UNCF describes its mission as helping underrepresented students become college graduates and supporting its member institutions. United Way of Broward County says it focuses on education, financial stability, and health in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $163,482. Grant amounts ranged from $3,536 to $56,579, with a median grant of $7,072.
The largest reported grant was $56,579 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County for its annual fund. Other notable awards included $14,145 each to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Alzheimer’s Association; $12,112 to the American Heart Association; $12,035 to the American Cancer Society; and $12,034 to the American National Red Cross. These grants were designated for annual funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N.A., Janet Jo Faris, and David T. Hughes as co-trustees.
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$38K (2021) → $42K (2025)
David T. Hughes
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Jo Faris
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable
How much does Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable give each year?
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable gave $163K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 12 grants.
What is Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable's typical grant size?
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $7,072, and its average grant was $12,576, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable give grants?
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable gives mostly in Florida: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (9%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (4 grants).
Does Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable's largest grantees?
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County ($56,579), Muscular Dystrophy Assoc ($14,145) and Alzheimers Disease & Related Disorders ($14,145), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable?
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County describes its work as supporting youth development through after-school and summer activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable's EIN?
Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6911813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Arthur J and Josephine W Lowell Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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