The Jeremiah J and Virginia W
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W is a private foundation based in Norwich, Connecticut. In its 2024 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $443,736, with recipients including charitable, educational, religious, and community organizations.
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W at a glance
In short: The Jeremiah J and Virginia W gave $444K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Connecticut. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $443,736
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,695
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $7,413,001
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jeremiah J and Virginia W
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Jeremiah Lowney as the contact. Applicants must provide a charitable purpose and tax-exempt ID number. Awards are restricted to IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no deadlines for submission.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no deadlines for submission.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeremiah Lowney
Mailing address: 100 Sherman Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 886-4357
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jeremiah J and Virginia W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Haitian Health Found-VAR ($198K). Together the top 10 received $442K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 68 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing reports that 100% of 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. Its grant list also includes a $1,000 award to the Center for Christian Acti in Pocahontas, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jeremiah J and Virginia W open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 140% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% 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 (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 $185K (2021) to $444K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haitian Health Found-VAR Norwich, CT | Unrestricted | $197,581 |
| St Bernards Uncasville, CT | Unrestricted | $165,000 |
| Diocese of Norwich Norwich, CT | Unrestricted | $21,500 |
| St Patrick's School Norwich, CT | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Patrick's Cathedral Norwich, CT | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Sacred Heart Norwichtown, CT | Unrestricted | $10,450 |
| Sacred Heart School Taftville, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| NFA Foundation Norwich, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Christian Acti Pocahontas, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Norwich Rotary Club Jewett City, CT | Unrestricted | $905 |
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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 | $7,413,001 | $816,469 | $486,837 | $443,736 | 14 | $446,486 | $190,125 | $545,649 |
| 2023 | $7,083,669 | $610,465 | $425,281 | $394,675 | 15 | $397,425 | $200,986 | $447,129 |
| 2022 | $6,898,485 | $738,471 | $445,774 | $410,822 | 15 | $413,589 | $170,739 | $431,312 |
| 2021 | $6,605,788 | $1,541,580 | $205,788 | $184,582 | 11 | $185,873 | $149,623 | $401,273 |
| 2020 | $5,269,996 | $362,139 | $221,760 | $213,985 | 13 | — | $211,527 | $285,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeremiah J and Virginia W reported a distributable amount of $546K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the NFA Foundation says its mission is to advance opportunities at Norwich Free Academy by managing donated and endowed funds and building partnerships to benefit students, faculty, and staff. The Haitian Health Foundation describes its mission as improving the health and well-being of women, children, families, and communities in Haiti through healthcare, education, and community development. The Knights of Columbus says it was formed to support the Catholic Church and carry out charitable works for people in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $443,736. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $197,581, with a median grant of $7,500.
The largest listed grants were $197,581 to Haitian Health Found-Var, $165,000 to St Bernards, $21,500 to the Diocese of Norwich, $20,000 to St Patrick’s School, and $10,500 to St Patrick’s Cathedral. Each was listed as unrestricted. Other listed awards included $10,450 to Sacred Heart, $10,000 to Sacred Heart School, and $5,000 to NFA Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeremiah Lowney and Virginia Lowney as trustees.
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremiah Lowney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Lowney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 The Jeremiah J and Virginia W
How much does The Jeremiah J and Virginia W give each year?
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W gave $444K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $395K across 15 grants.
What is The Jeremiah J and Virginia W's typical grant size?
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $31,695, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jeremiah J and Virginia W that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Jeremiah J and Virginia W give grants?
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, CT (7 grants) and Taftville, CT (2 grants).
Does The Jeremiah J and Virginia W give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jeremiah J and Virginia W's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jeremiah J and Virginia W's largest grantees?
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W's largest 2024 grantees include Haitian Health Found-VAR ($197,581), St Bernards ($165,000) and Diocese of Norwich ($21,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeremiah J and Virginia W?
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $446K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $546K (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 The Jeremiah J and Virginia W fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jeremiah J and Virginia W?
The filing lists Jeremiah Lowney as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jeremiah J and Virginia W's EIN?
The Jeremiah J and Virginia W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6483991. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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