Jv Lowney Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $740K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $107K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$740K
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$31K
-25.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-25.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jv Lowney Fund reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Jv Lowney Fund
Based on IRS filings
Jv Lowney Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $740K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $107K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $740,105 | $665,383 | $689,906 |
| Revenue | $117,269 | $21,863 | $34,642 |
| Expenses | $42,547 | $46,386 | $57,256 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $35,173 | $41,000 | $52,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $107,371 | $21,277 | $34,267 |
| Distributable Amount | $38,716 | $38,293 | $41,877 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fidelity Charitable Fund ($30,000), St Raymond Catholic Church ($540).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY CHARITABLE FUND BOSON, MA | GENERAL FUNDING | $30,000 |
| ST RAYMOND CATHOLIC CHURCH MENLO PARK, CA | GENERAL FUNDING | $540 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN V LOWNEY | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| EDITH A BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $1,200 |
| KENNETH A LOWNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $1,200 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jv Lowney Fund?
Jv Lowney Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $740K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Jv Lowney Fund?
As of 2024, Jv Lowney Fund holds $740K in total assets with $117K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $31K in 2024.
Where does Jv Lowney Fund operate?
Jv Lowney Fund has awarded grants in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia.
What size grants does Jv Lowney Fund award?
In 2024, Jv Lowney Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $31K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jv Lowney Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jv Lowney Fund reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jv Lowney Fund's EIN?
Jv Lowney Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0526077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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