Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler

Private foundation · Grantmaker Gloversville, NY EIN: 14-6030197

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler is a private foundation, based in Gloversville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $25K.

Key facts about Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler

In short: Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler gave $54K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
14-6030197
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$53,925
Grants made (2025)
7
Average grant
$7,704
Median grant
$6,000
Total assets
$1,150,161
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$54K

+9.8% YoY

Grant Count

7

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+9.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

States

Cities

St JohnsvilleGloversvilleLake Pleasant

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K11 grants2020 10 grants2021 10 grants2022 8 grants2023 7 grants2024 7 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $55K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $54K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Margaret Reaney Memorial: $16KMargaret Reaney Memorial$16KSt Johnsville Youth Center: $16KSt Johnsville Youth Center$16KHelping Hands Food Pantry: $7KHelping Hands Food Pantry$7KSt Johnsville Scholarship: $6KSt Johnsville Scholarship$6KSt Johnsville Ambulance Corp: $6KSt Johnsville Ambulance Corp$6KSt Johnsville Reformed Church: $3KSt Johnsville Reformed Church$3KMountain Valley Hospice: $500Mountain Valley Hospice$500

The largest 2025 recipient was Margaret Reaney Memorial ($16K). Together the top 7 received $54K.

Grant Size Distribution

42 grants across all recorded years

42<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Margaret Reaney Memorial St Johnsville, NYOperations$16,000
St Johnsville Youth Center St Johnsville, NYOperations$16,000
Helping Hands Food Pantry St Johnsville, NYOperations$6,925
St Johnsville Scholarship St Johnsville, NYOperations$6,000
St Johnsville Ambulance Corp St Johnsville, NYOperations$5,500
St Johnsville Reformed Church St Johnsville, NYOperations$3,000
Mountain Valley Hospice Gloversville, NYOperations$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,150,161$1,140,396$1,149,502
Revenue$80,616$56,501$21,272
Expenses$70,851$65,607$68,461
Qualifying Distributions$61,388$56,350$60,437
Net Investment Income$25,279$25,848$19,934
Distributable Amount$65,484$61,178$57,121

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Heidi A. Gifford

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    $1K (2020) → $1K (2025)

  • Peter Corso

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    $1K (2020) → $1K (2025)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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

Peter Corso — Trustee: $1KPeter CorsoTrustee$1KHeidi a Gifford — Trustee: $1KHeidi a GiffordTrustee$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Peter Corso (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler

How much does Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler give each year?

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler gave $54K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 7 grants.

What is Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's typical grant size?

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,704, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler give grants?

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Johnsville, NY (6 grants).

Does Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (7 grants).

Who are Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's largest grantees?

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's largest 2025 grantees include Margaret Reaney Memorial ($16,000), St Johnsville Youth Center ($16,000) and Helping Hands Food Pantry ($6,925), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler?

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What is Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's EIN?

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6030197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

American Water Charitable Foundationinc

Camden, NJ

The American Water Charitable Foundation funds community projects in water and environmental conservation, recreation access, workforce readiness, STEM education, disaster relief, and other charitable areas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $614,954, with a median of $5,000, and supported organizations across multiple states; some programs prioritize American Water service areas. The filing directs applicants to forms on the company’s internal website and says there are no set deadlines.

Assets

$81.8M

Grants

374

Total Given

$5.5M

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley funds nonprofits working in areas including education, health and human services, arts and culture, food security, housing, and community improvement, with its core focus on Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $15,855, though amounts varied widely; several smaller fund programs offer $500 to $20,000. Some programs have application deadlines, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

Assets

$138.8M

Grants

271

Total Given

$18.5M

The Rock Family Foundation Inc

Gardiner, NY

Assets

$435K

Grants

1

Total Given

$8K

Arkell Hall Foundation Inc

Canajoharie, NY

Arkell Hall Foundation supports health, education, community services, recreation, and other local programs serving Canajoharie and Western Montgomery County, New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $300,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts requests from organizations beyond a preselected list; the filing requests a letter, IRS determination, and budget financials.

Assets

$87.1M

Grants

35

Total Given

$755K

William&Vina Baker Yerdon Fndtion

Fort Plain, NY

The William & Vina Baker Yerdon Foundation supports charitable organizations and community projects in the Fort Plain, New York, area, including libraries, emergency services, youth activities, and historic preservation. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $16,000, with a median of $4,000. It accepts requests by letter describing the amount and purpose; the filing lists an early-April deadline.

Assets

$2.2M

Grants

21

Total Given

$115K

Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation

Binghamton, NY

The foundation supports transportation for older adults and organizations serving seniors in Tioga County, New York. In 2025, its grants ranged from $3,000 to $60,050 for program support, alongside a much larger $1.3 million liquidation grant; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

—

Grants

3

Total Given

$1.4M

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$17.5B

Grants

4,007

Total Given

$844.7M

The New York Community Trust

New York, NY

The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$3.5B

Grants

2,748

Total Given

$193.8M

The Simons Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$4.5B

Grants

1,727

Total Given

$272.0M

More Funders in New York

Lewis M & Mabel C Fowler down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?