The Lowe Foundation Inc
The Lowe Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $106K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Lowe Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lowe Foundation Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $106,298
- -14.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Lowe Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was ASU Foundation ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Lowe Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 204% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $28K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Endowment for Holocaust & Genecide Studies | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $106,298 | $7,765 | $26,124 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $6,641 | $12,225 |
| 2025 | $124,657 | $9,714 | $26,095 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $8,619 | $12,143 |
| 2024 | $141,038 | $6,856 | $28,738 | $27,700 | 28 | $27,700 | $5,818 | $12,536 |
| 2023 | $162,920 | $5,531 | $28,319 | $27,500 | 22 | $27,500 | $4,712 | $14,175 |
| 2022 | $185,708 | $-180,564 | $26,556 | $25,450 | 25 | $25,450 | $1,336 | $16,592 |
| 2021 | $392,828 | $32,422 | $26,263 | $25,575 | 25 | — | $31,734 | $18,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lowe Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lowe Foundation Inc is led by Miriam Lowe, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Miriam Lowe
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ninfa Lowe
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ronald Lowe
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Lowe Foundation Inc
How much does The Lowe Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lowe Foundation Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is The Lowe Foundation Inc?
The Lowe Foundation Inc reported $106K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lowe Foundation Inc operate?
The Lowe Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is The Lowe Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lowe Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6105120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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