Lowman Family Foundation Inc
Lowman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ashland, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing describes a grantmaking pattern that includes churches and theological institutions, education, food assistance, and services for children and people affected by abuse.
Lowman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lowman Family Foundation Inc gave $218K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Kentucky. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,215
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,039
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,650,875
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (98% 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 Lowman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1699, Ashland, KY 41105-1699
Phone: (606) 329-0797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lowman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Christian Church ($60K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 132 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The remaining reported shares were 1% in California, 1% in North Carolina, and less than 1% in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lowman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $136K (2021) to $218K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Christian Church Ashland, KY | General Program Operation | $60,000 |
| Lexington Theological Seminary Lexington, KY | General Seminary Program | $50,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church Ashland, KY | Program Operation | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY | Program Operation | $10,000 |
| Cares Ashland, KY | Program Operation | $6,000 |
| Hillcrest Bruce Ministries Ashland, KY | Program Operation | $6,000 |
| South Ashland Family Resource Center Ashland, KY | School Children Support Operations | $6,000 |
| Amy for Africa - Unity Baptist Church Ashland, KY | Program Needs for Children in Africa | $5,500 |
| Ashland Community Kitchen Ashland, KY | Community Feed the Hungry Program | $5,500 |
| CASA of Northeast KY Catlettsburg, KY | Program Needs for Children in Court System | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,650,875 | $241,592 | $256,467 | $218,215 | 31 | $218,312 | $203,340 | $245,736 |
| 2023 | $2,647,532 | $218,447 | $226,489 | $191,600 | 28 | $191,846 | $183,558 | $216,479 |
| 2022 | $2,743,484 | $602,574 | $196,987 | $165,000 | 24 | $165,287 | $128,634 | $192,000 |
| 2021 | $2,624,376 | $256,476 | $162,068 | $135,500 | 23 | $136,606 | $117,243 | $166,083 |
| 2020 | $2,699,257 | $278,918 | $157,110 | $154,700 | 26 | — | $122,655 | $135,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lowman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $246K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for church and seminary operations, a university, food programs, and services for children and families. Among the supported organizations, Kentucky Christian University describes its mission as educating students for Christian leadership and service; Ashland Community Kitchen says it offers daily meals to people in need; and River Cities Harvest describes its work as collecting and distributing surplus food to local nonprofits serving needy families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $218,215. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $60,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants included $60,000 to First Christian Church in Ashland for general program operation, $50,000 to Lexington Theological Seminary for its general seminary program, and $20,000 to Calvary Episcopal Church in Ashland for program operation. Other grants included $10,000 to Kentucky Christian University and $6,000 each to CARES, Hillcrest Bruce Ministries, and South Ashland Family Resource Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists E B Lowman II as president; Jo Anne Lowman as secretary/treasurer; Sarah Lowman and E B Lowman III as vice presidents; and Kim L Sutton as vice president.
Lowman Family Foundation Inc is led by E. B. Lowman II, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E. B. Lowman II
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. B. Lowman III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jo Anne Lowman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim L. Sutton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Lowman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lowman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Lowman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Lowman Family Foundation Inc gave $218K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $192K across 28 grants.
What is Lowman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lowman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,039, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lowman Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lowman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Lowman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ashland, KY (16 grants), Lexington, KY (7 grants) and Boone, IA (2 grants).
Does Lowman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Lowman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Operation" (15 grants).
Who are Lowman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lowman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include First Christian Church ($60,000), Lexington Theological Seminary ($50,000) and Calvary Episcopal Church ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lowman Family Foundation Inc?
Lowman Family Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $246K (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 Lowman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for church and seminary operations, a university, food programs, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lowman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Lowman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lowman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2006281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lowman Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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