Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elmira, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 10 grants totaling $320,000, all to organizations in New York.
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc gave $320K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $32K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $320,000
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $32,000
- -14.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,091,468
- +0.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One West Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Phone: (607) 734-2271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Tanglewood Nature Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 37 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc gives
- 80% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% 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 (2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $320K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nature Center Elmira, NY | Treetop Walkway Project | $50,000 |
| Elmira College Elmira, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Quarry Farm Foundation Elmira, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| City of Light Endowment Elmira, NY | Endowment Fund | $30,000 |
| Chemung County Historical Society Elmira, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Arnot Art Museum Elmira, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Clemens Performing Arts Center Elmira, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| John W Jones Museum Elmira, NY | Unrestricted Gift (1 of 3) | $25,000 |
| Historic Elmira Elmira, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,091,468 | $417,304 | $372,730 | $320,000 | 10 | $320,000 | $364,574 | $357,031 |
| 2025 | $5,046,892 | $428,589 | $341,105 | $300,000 | 8 | $300,275 | $337,659 | $324,950 |
| 2024 | $4,959,410 | $264,050 | $305,983 | $260,000 | 8 | $260,000 | $168,295 | $291,401 |
| 2023 | $5,004,206 | $390,748 | $287,792 | $260,000 | 7 | $260,250 | $163,206 | $207,421 |
| 2022 | $2,206,174 | $373,295 | $150,567 | $130,500 | 4 | $130,750 | $303,478 | $153,320 |
| 2021 | $1,983,446 | $204,307 | $138,843 | $119,000 | 5 | — | $84,714 | $131,088 |
| 2020 | $1,917,982 | $98,751 | $132,546 | $115,000 | 5 | — | $40,512 | $120,947 |
| 2019 | $1,951,777 | $79,513 | $41,307 | $25,000 | 4 | — | $63,473 | $113,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $357K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations including colleges, museums, historical organizations, and land and nature organizations. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate their activities: Elmira College says it provides a liberal arts and sciences education and promotes community service and personal growth; Quarry Farm Foundation says it supports the preservation and maintenance of Quarry Farm; and the John W. Jones Museum says it preserves the home and artifacts of John W. Jones and commemorates his role and that of others in the Underground Railroad and Civil War. The Arnot Art Museum describes itself as an exhibiting and collecting fine arts museum.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $320,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Recipients included Tanglewood Nature Center ($50,000 for its Treetop Walkway Project), Elmira College ($50,000), and Quarry Farm Foundation ($50,000). Other grants included City of Light Endowment ($30,000); Chemung County Historical Society, Arnot Art Museum, Clemens Performing Arts Center, Finger Lakes Land Trust, and John W. Jones Museum ($25,000 each); and Historic Elmira ($15,000). The filing lists the grants other than Tanglewood Nature Center’s project grant and City of Light Endowment’s endowment fund grant as unrestricted gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Katherine H Roehlke as president, treasurer, and director; John R Alexander as secretary and director; and Thomas L Roehlke as director.
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc is led by Katherine H. Roehlke, President, Treasurer & D on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Katherine H. Roehlke
President, Treasurer & D
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Alexander
Secretary & Director
Secretry & Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Roehlke
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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-Howell Foundation Inc
How much does Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc give each year?
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc gave $320K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $300K across 8 grants.
What is Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,000, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc give grants?
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elmira, NY (9 grants).
Does Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Tanglewood Nature Center ($50,000), Elmira College ($50,000) and Quarry Farm Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc?
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (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-Howell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including colleges, museums, historical organizations, and land and nature organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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-Howell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2537870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Lowman-Howell 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 13, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lowman-howell-foundation-inc-morg_385d77cd5a69420295a0dd330e1a2dec
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