Robert and Elizabeth Lowe
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it made 41 grants totaling $269,435, supporting organizations whose work included community health, education, research, youth activities, and civic dialogue.
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe at a glance
In short: Robert and Elizabeth Lowe gave $269K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $269,435
- +40.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +32.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,572
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,426,617
- +33.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (16 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (78% 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 Robert and Elizabeth Lowe
- 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: 11777 San Vicente Blvd 900, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 571-4365
Website: https://robertlowefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Elizabeth Lowe funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint John's Health Center Foundati ($42K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 210 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 78% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC received 9%; Maryland and Massachusetts each received 4%; and Florida received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert and Elizabeth Lowe open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 41 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $191K (2023) to $269K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $269K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John's Health Center Foundati Santa Monica, CA | To Support Community Health Center. | $41,750 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | To Support University Activities. | $30,000 |
| AEI Washington, DC | To defend human dignity, expand opportunity and advance the cause of freedom. | $25,000 |
| Pomona College Claremont, CA | In Support of Higher Education. | $15,000 |
| Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Chur Pacific Palisades, CA | In support of the mission and oungoing programs of pacfic presbyterian church in palisades | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To provide general support for the research foundation of children's hospital. | $10,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation Clarksburg, MD | To support research for a cure for macular degeneration. | $10,000 |
| Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | To Support Education and Student Activities. | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council T Los Angeles, CA | Dedicated to fostering civic dialogue and global engagement amount angelenos and to educate members and public on significant international, national, and regional issues throught engaged, nonpartisan conversation | $9,885 |
| Palisades Malibu YMCA Annual Campai Pacific Palisades, CA | To support ymca activities including healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. | $9,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,426,617 | $1,702,128 | $347,528 | $269,435 | 41 | $275,343 | $1,629,943 | $257,327 |
| 2023 | $4,072,017 | $211,275 | $227,481 | $191,314 | 31 | $195,117 | $182,582 | $243,980 |
| 2022 | $4,088,223 | $133,121 | $278,336 | $243,765 | 49 | $247,924 | $102,858 | $246,524 |
| 2021 | $4,233,438 | $148,464 | $277,678 | $243,900 | 49 | $247,715 | $120,588 | $267,629 |
| 2020 | $4,362,652 | $114,201 | $278,140 | $248,365 | 40 | — | $90,063 | $227,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Elizabeth Lowe reported a distributable amount of $257K 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 is provided for the foundation. Its 2024 grant purposes included support for a community health center, university activities, higher education, medical research, church programs, youth activities, and civic dialogue.
Among its grantees, Pomona College describes its mission as educating students in a diverse, small residential community with strong Southern California roots and a global orientation. BrightFocus Foundation says it funds research on Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address cancer and diabetes (City of Hope), children’s art education (ReDiscover Center), homelessness services (Union Rescue Mission), and conservative digital media (Prager University Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $269,435. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $41,750, with a median award of $5,000. Its 2023 grants totaled $191,314 across 31 grants; in 2022, it made 49 grants totaling $243,765.
The largest 2024 grants included $41,750 to Saint John’s Health Center Foundation for community health center support; $30,000 to Stanford University for university activities; and $25,000 to AEI to support its stated purpose of defending human dignity, expanding opportunity, and advancing freedom. Other notable awards were $15,000 each to Pomona College for higher education and Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church for its mission and ongoing programs, and $10,000 each to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for research foundation support, BrightFocus Foundation for macular degeneration research, and Deerfield Academy for education and student activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J. Lowe as President, Elizabeth H. Lowe as Secretary, Robert J. Lowe Jr. as Vice President, and Michael H. Lowe as Vice President.
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe is led by Robert J. Lowe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Lowe
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth H. Lowe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael H. Lowe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Lowe Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Robert and Elizabeth Lowe
How much does Robert and Elizabeth Lowe give each year?
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe gave $269K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $191K across 31 grants.
What is Robert and Elizabeth Lowe's typical grant size?
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,572, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Elizabeth Lowe that year got $5K on average.
Where does Robert and Elizabeth Lowe give grants?
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants), Santa Monica, CA (4 grants), Pacific Palisades, CA (2 grants) and Claremont, CA (2 grants).
Does Robert and Elizabeth Lowe give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Robert and Elizabeth Lowe's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert and Elizabeth Lowe's largest grantees?
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe's largest 2024 grantees include Saint John's Health Center Foundati ($41,750), Stanford University ($30,000) and AEI ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Elizabeth Lowe?
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Elizabeth Lowe fund?
No mission statement is provided for the foundation. Its 2024 grant purposes included support for a community health center, university activities, higher education, medical research, church programs, youth activities, and civic dialogue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Elizabeth Lowe?
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 Robert and Elizabeth Lowe's EIN?
Robert and Elizabeth Lowe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4359864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert and Elizabeth Lowe 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert and Elizabeth Lowe funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-and-elizabeth-lowe-morg_0208cc02a9134e5a9b0bf675601a3800
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