The Edward Lowe Foundation
The Edward Lowe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cassopolis, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $131.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $4.3M.
The Edward Lowe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward Lowe Foundation gave $12K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,490
- -46.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,123
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $131,111,482
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Edward Lowe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miscellaneous - 500 and Under ($9K). Together the top 4 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edward Lowe Foundation gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $92K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous - 500 and Under Southwest, MI | General Support | $9,490 |
| Cass County Fair Association Cassopolis, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cass Kickstart to Careers Cassopolis, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands of Cass County Cassopolis, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,111,482 | $8,239,336 | $7,145,931 | $12,490 | 4 | $5,081,112 | $4,322,813 |
| 2023 | $123,298,909 | $4,243,573 | $6,863,377 | $23,215 | 6 | $4,958,553 | $2,670,333 |
| 2022 | $116,112,335 | $3,440,279 | $6,784,137 | $12,455 | 3 | $5,155,328 | $1,929,242 |
| 2021 | $139,490,354 | $14,349,160 | $6,849,809 | $22,456 | 6 | $5,112,710 | $12,811,200 |
| 2020 | $130,848,607 | $5,883,735 | $6,562,127 | $92,250 | 8 | — | $4,176,849 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward Lowe Foundation is led by Daniel J. Wyant, Chairman of the Board since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J. Wyant
Chairman of the Board
Vice Chairman of the Board → Chairman of the Board, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $268K (2024)
Monica Wyant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Paul Bowles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $29K (2024)
Peter Pairitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Barbara Stankowski
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Lowe
Chairman Emeritus
Chairman of Board & CEO → Chairman Emeritus, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Donald R. Bauters
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Kathy Browning
Secretary
On filings since 2022
24 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $95K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Pycik (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $268K, to Daniel J Wyant (Chairman of the Board). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edward Lowe Foundation
How much does The Edward Lowe Foundation give each year?
The Edward Lowe Foundation gave $12K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 6 grants.
What is The Edward Lowe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edward Lowe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,123, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward Lowe Foundation give grants?
The Edward Lowe Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cassopolis, MI (3 grants).
Does The Edward Lowe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edward Lowe Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Edward Lowe Foundation?
The Edward Lowe Foundation reported $131.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
What is The Edward Lowe Foundation's EIN?
The Edward Lowe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2679673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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