The J K Lowder Family Foundation
The J K Lowder Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1995 and based in Montgomery, Alabama. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple focus areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.7M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$959K
+55.0% YoY
Grant Count
52
-3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+60.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts and culture
- Education (including charter schools, K-12 schools, and parent-teacher organizations)
- Youth and family programs
- Community development and revitalization
- Human services
- Performing arts and theater
- Head Start programs
Grantmaking
The foundation supports general program expenditures, community support, performing arts, hospice fundraising, youth orchestra initiatives, and dance education.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states including:
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Missouri
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $17,708,152
- Total revenue: $653,769
- Total expenses: $1,169,715
- Net income: -$5
Historical Assets:
- 2024: $17,708,152
- 2023: $17,145,514
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,708,152 | $17,145,514 | $15,690,158 |
| Revenue | $653,769 | $647,390 | $57,695 |
| Expenses | $1,169,715 | $842,411 | $931,617 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,034,552 | $694,297 | $784,563 |
| Net Investment Income | $430,924 | $427,550 | $218,495 |
| Distributable Amount | $869,167 | $800,304 | $818,671 |
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
250 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
- James K. Lowder – President
- Margaret B. Lowder – Vice President
- Emily Lowder Wootten – Managing Director/Executive Director (compensated at $60,000 annually)
The foundation operates with one employee on staff.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES K LOWDER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARGARET B LOWDER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| EMILY L WOOTTEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $60,000 |
| JOSHUA K LOWDER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANNA C LOWDER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 5251 Hampstead High Street, Suite 205 Montgomery, AL 36116-6758
Website: www.jklowderfamilyfoundation.com
Phone: 334-270-6520
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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