Bill Lowery Foundation Inc
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Braselton, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports giving to charitable organizations in areas including military and veteran support, health research and services, education, and community needs.
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bill Lowery Foundation Inc gave $13K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $579.545), top state Georgia. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,750
- +325.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $580
- +112.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $625
- Total assets
- $35,781
- -21.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bill Lowery Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1932 Troon Way, Braselton, GA 30517
Phone: (404) 558-0942
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill Lowery Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Joseph Schools ($1K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 25% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 16% to the District of Columbia, 14% to Tennessee, 10% to Virginia, and 8% to Illinois. Grants also went to recipients in other states, including Missouri, Florida, Nebraska, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bill Lowery Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $375; repeat grants $696. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 536% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $14K (2020). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Schools Marietta, GA | School Donation | $1,000 |
| United Service Organization Inc Washington, DC | Support Military Veterans and Their Families | $1,000 |
| Musicians Hall of Fam Nashville, TN | Support youth music education programs, public programs, and exhibits and interactive features | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Kansas City, MO | Support to Active Usservice Men and Women | $750 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | To fund people in need | $750 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Research | $750 |
| Shriner's Hospital Tampa, FL | Medical Services | $750 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Chicago, IL | Treatment Research | $750 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | Provide Support for Boys Club | $750 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society Atlanta, GA | Support Research for Finding a Cure for Cancer | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,781 | $10,059 | $19,881 | $12,750 | 22 | $12,750 | — | $2,377 |
| 2023 | $45,603 | $999 | $6,841 | $3,000 | 11 | $5,671 | — | $2,572 |
| 2022 | $51,445 | $963 | $8,360 | $4,642 | 14 | $7,538 | $141 | $2,969 |
| 2021 | $60,104 | $1,799 | $13,314 | $10,300 | 19 | $12,613 | $628 | $4,066 |
| 2020 | $76,619 | $877 | $17,858 | $13,950 | 18 | — | $213 | $4,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill Lowery Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Muscular Dystrophy Association describes its mission as advancing research, care, and advocacy for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. The American Cancer Society says it works through advocacy, research, and patient support to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Other 2024 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include promoting patriotism and supporting military and civilian communities (Veterans of Foreign Wars), and advancing the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs (March of Dimes).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $12,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,000, with a median of $625. Notable awards included $1,000 each to St Joseph Schools, United Service Organization Inc, and Musicians Hall of Fame; and $750 each to Veterans of Foreign Wars, Salvation Army, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Shriner’s Hospital, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Boys Town, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, and Disabled American Veterans. The American Cancer Society received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J Lowery III as CEO and Terri Drake as CFO.
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc is led by William J Lowery III, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J Lowery III
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Terri Drake
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to William J Lowery III (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Bill Lowery Foundation Inc
How much does Bill Lowery Foundation Inc give each year?
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc gave $13K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 11 grants.
What is Bill Lowery Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $625, and its average grant was $580, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bill Lowery Foundation Inc that year got $375 on average.
Where does Bill Lowery Foundation Inc give grants?
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Bill Lowery Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Bill Lowery Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bill Lowery Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Joseph Schools ($1,000), United Service Organization Inc ($1,000) and Musicians Hall of Fam ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bill Lowery Foundation Inc?
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc reported $36K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bill Lowery Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill Lowery Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 Bill Lowery Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bill Lowery Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1928205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bill Lowery Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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