The Harvey S Lowe Jr and Susan Hitchcock-Lowe Foundation is a private foundation established in 2017 and based in Fairfax, Virginia. The foundation makes grants to charitable organizations that qualify under section 501(c)(3), with a focus on youth educational programs, medical and surgical services, and philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$348K
-12.0% YoY
Grant Count
31
-3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-9.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary charitable activities center on:
- Youth educational programs
- Medical and surgical services to those in need
- Receiving, managing, investing, and administering private gifts for charitable purposes
Grantmaking
The foundation appears to be possibly open to applications based on available indicators, though it operates with limited staffing.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
$12,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- New York
These three states account for approximately 85% of all grants distributed.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $7,182,179
- Total revenues: $942,178
- Total expenses: $463,817
- Total giving: $347,500
Historical Giving Trend:
- 2019: $300,000
- 2023: $395,000
- 2024: $347,500
Staffing: The foundation operates with no paid full-time employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,182,179 | $6,863,891 | $6,545,380 |
| Revenue | $942,178 | $352,550 | $404,951 |
| Expenses | $463,817 | $502,795 | $438,134 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $362,411 | $411,427 | $356,453 |
| Net Investment Income | $862,806 | $276,912 | $333,918 |
| Distributable Amount | $348,457 | $331,129 | $341,307 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John G Jackson — President (1 hour/week, $10,000 compensation)
- Paul M Gurman — Treasurer/Secretary (1.5 hours/week, $15,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN G JACKSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $10,000 |
| PAUL M GURMAN | TREASURER/SECRE | 1.5 | $15,000 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 545, Fairfax, VA 22038-0545
- Phone: 703-591-7200
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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