Loweth-Alvord Foundation
The Loweth-Alvord Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing describes its program as reinvested capital gain distributions from energy investments and reports grants to organizations in several states.
Loweth-Alvord Foundation at a glance
In short: Loweth-Alvord Foundation gave $53K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Connecticut. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,700
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,351
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,187,387
- +13.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (39% 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 Loweth-Alvord Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Robert P Loweth; any form will do. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert P Loweth
Mailing address: 1127 Floral Parkway Suite 400, Wilmongton, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 791-3343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Loweth-Alvord Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mark's Episcopal Church ($7K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 197 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 35% to North Carolina, 11% to New York, 5% to Massachusetts, and 4% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Loweth-Alvord Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 39 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $54K (2021). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Episcopal Church Mystic, CT | General Purposes | $6,500 |
| The Episcopal Church of Connecticut Mystic, CT | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Groton Open Space Association Groton, CT | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of Wilmington NC Wilmington, NC | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wilmington, NC | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| West End House Camp Allston, MA | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Raleigh, NC | General Purposes | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,187,387 | $100,264 | $57,193 | $52,700 | 39 | $57,063 | $95,771 | $58,598 |
| 2024 | $1,048,039 | $51,207 | $55,030 | $50,000 | 39 | $54,151 | $46,177 | $55,789 |
| 2023 | $995,448 | $24,460 | $54,547 | $49,500 | 42 | $52,500 | $19,869 | $51,734 |
| 2022 | $999,883 | $-5,610 | $55,934 | $50,250 | 35 | $54,524 | $18,505 | $54,346 |
| 2021 | $1,076,721 | $133,583 | $58,499 | $53,750 | 42 | $58,499 | $128,834 | $59,627 |
| 2020 | $1,018,843 | $-9,251 | $50,418 | $46,000 | 34 | — | $15,542 | $52,388 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loweth-Alvord Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Groton Open Space Association says its mission is to protect and preserve open space and water resources in Southeastern Connecticut, provide public access for passive recreation, and educate the public. Hartwick College describes its purpose as educating people to contribute to the future, while West End House Camp says it operates a summer camp for boys from all backgrounds, regardless of financial means.
Other 2025 recipients described in the supplied information include the North Carolina Community Foundation, which says it supports a broad range of philanthropic goals across North Carolina; the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, whose stated mission is to nourish people, build solutions, and empower communities; and Community Counseling Center of Wilmington, which says it promotes community mental and emotional well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $52,700. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,500, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $6,500 to St Mark’s Episcopal Church and $5,000 to The Episcopal Church of Connecticut, both in Mystic, Connecticut; $4,000 to Groton Open Space Association in Groton, Connecticut; and $2,500 each to Doctors Without Borders in New York and Salvation Army of Wilmington, North Carolina. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill also received $2,500.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Robert P Loweth as the contact, says any form will do, and states there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert P Loweth and William A Loweth as trustees.
Loweth-Alvord Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert P Loweth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William A Loweth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Loweth-Alvord Foundation
How much does Loweth-Alvord Foundation give each year?
Loweth-Alvord Foundation gave $53K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 39 grants.
What is Loweth-Alvord Foundation's typical grant size?
Loweth-Alvord Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,351, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Loweth-Alvord Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does Loweth-Alvord Foundation give grants?
Loweth-Alvord Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (35%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (16 grants), Mystic, CT (3 grants), Groton, CT (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Loweth-Alvord Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Loweth-Alvord Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Loweth-Alvord Foundation's largest grantees?
Loweth-Alvord Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Mark's Episcopal Church ($6,500), The Episcopal Church of Connecticut ($5,000) and Groton Open Space Association ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Loweth-Alvord Foundation?
Loweth-Alvord Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (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 does Loweth-Alvord Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Loweth-Alvord Foundation?
Contact Robert P Loweth; any form will do. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Loweth-Alvord Foundation's EIN?
Loweth-Alvord Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6603609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
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