The Low Family Foundation
The Low Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Heber City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $775K. Net investment income was $314K.
The Low Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Low Family Foundation gave $775K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $775,000
- +70.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,111
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $19,112,336
- +90.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Low Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mentors International ($250K). Together the top 9 received $775K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 39 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Low Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $455K (2023) to $775K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $775K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mentors International Draper, UT | International Economic Development | $250,000 |
| Rise and Rebuild Sandy, UT | Humanitarian Aid | $250,000 |
| Blue Ribbon Coalition Pocatello, ID | Advocacy to keep recreation access open on public lands | $50,000 |
| Davis Education Foundation Farmington, UT | Supporting Education for Children | $50,000 |
| The Rachel Covey Foundation Alpine, UT | Supporting the Bridle up Hope Group | $50,000 |
| Worldwide Child Relief Foundation Cameron Park, CA | Supporting Aid for Children Across the World | $50,000 |
| Youthlinc Murray, UT | Supporting Aid for Children Across the World | $25,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation New York, NY | Support Aid for Children with Crohn's Disease | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Support Aid for People with Cystuc Fibrosis | $25,000 |
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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 | $19,112,336 | $-30,094 | $907,621 | $775,000 | 9 | $775,000 | $314,497 | $759,297 |
| 2023 | $10,050,051 | $346,629 | $477,020 | $455,000 | 7 | $455,000 | $331,109 | $452,952 |
| 2022 | $10,180,442 | $1,187,115 | $590,081 | $505,000 | 9 | $505,000 | $1,131,034 | $447,403 |
| 2021 | $9,583,408 | $921,481 | $553,753 | $525,000 | 8 | $525,000 | $896,362 | $537,363 |
| 2020 | $9,215,680 | $263,683 | $529,341 | $500,000 | 6 | — | $237,838 | $468,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Low Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $759K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Low Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brooke D. Low
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa A. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shirley A. Low
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tyler D. Low
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William W. Low III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William W. Low IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Low Family Foundation
How much does The Low Family Foundation give each year?
The Low Family Foundation gave $775K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $455K across 7 grants.
What is The Low Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Low Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $86,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Low Family Foundation give grants?
The Low Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (6%) and California (6%).
Does The Low Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Low Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Low Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Low Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mentors International ($250,000), Rise and Rebuild ($250,000) and Blue Ribbon Coalition ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Low Family Foundation?
The Low Family Foundation reported $19.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $775K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $759K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Low Family Foundation's EIN?
The Low Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3805319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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