The Lowery Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tyler, Texas. Established in 2023, it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with no employees. The foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants to diverse projects across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$448K
+20.8% YoY
Grant Count
45
+21.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-0.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly specified particular subject areas of focus. However, based on grant activity, it supports projects in education, human services, and various charitable initiatives across multiple states and cities.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 24 grants in the most recent reporting period, with additional grants totaling $254,000 beyond the three largest awards listed.
Average Grant
amount: $1,000–$100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple states and major cities, including:
- Texas
- California
- New York
- Alabama
- Illinois
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
- Los Angeles
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total assets: $6,859,533
- Total revenues: $964,656
- Total expenses: $542,009
- Investment income and dividends: $128,641
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $836,015
Prior Year (2023):
- Total assets: Approximately $6.4 million
- Total revenues: $195,630
- Total expenses: $459,768
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,859,533 | $6,436,886 | $6,701,024 |
| Revenue | $964,656 | $195,630 | $346,020 |
| Expenses | $542,009 | $459,768 | $629,826 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $448,000 | $371,000 | $520,040 |
| Net Investment Income | $879,063 | $113,236 | $255,897 |
| Distributable Amount | $462,718 | $397,674 | $385,421 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees who serve without compensation:
- Thomas A. Lowery
- June F. Lowery
- Christopher A. Lowery
- Anna Micaela Lowery
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS A LOWERY | Trustee | 1 | — |
| JUNE F LOWERY | Trustee | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER A LOWERY | Trustee | — | — |
| ANNA MICAELA LOWERY | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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