The Lowrie Foundation
The Lowrie Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $683K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $48K.
The Lowrie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lowrie Foundation gave $49K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,559
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,070
- +33.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $683,022
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lowrie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leland Stanford Junior University ($18K). Together the top 8 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lowrie Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $49K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | General Support | $17,500 |
| Project Beisbol Margate, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Parrish Little League Salem, OR | General Support | $7,559 |
| Lake Oswego Little League Lake Oswego, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sport Oregon Foundation Portland, OR | General Support | $3,000 |
| Because Baseball Arlington, VA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | General Support | $1,500 |
| Oregon Adaptive Sports Bend, OR | General Support | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $683,022 | $50,210 | $51,223 | $48,559 | 8 | $48,559 | $47,748 | $52,787 |
| 2024 | $690,594 | $-21,731 | $44,966 | $41,000 | 9 | $41,000 | $14,519 | $48,662 |
| 2023 | $756,037 | $32,750 | $47,149 | $44,000 | 8 | $44,000 | $29,845 | $40,906 |
| 2022 | $770,436 | $19,275 | $48,876 | $45,204 | 10 | $45,204 | $17,534 | $43,991 |
| 2021 | $800,037 | $13,360 | $41,363 | $34,350 | 8 | $36,611 | $16,727 | $48,064 |
| 2020 | $828,040 | $203,128 | $22,453 | $17,500 | 6 | — | $19,131 | $33,892 |
| 2019 | $647,365 | $282,186 | $29,919 | $26,000 | 6 | — | $16,003 | $27,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lowrie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lowrie Foundation is led by Jed Lowrie, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jed Lowrie
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Wells
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Struwe
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milessa Lowrie
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lowrie Foundation
How much does The Lowrie Foundation give each year?
The Lowrie Foundation gave $49K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 9 grants.
What is The Lowrie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lowrie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,070, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lowrie Foundation give grants?
The Lowrie Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (36%) and Florida (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does The Lowrie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lowrie Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lowrie Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lowrie Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Leland Stanford Junior University ($17,500), Project Beisbol ($10,000) and Parrish Little League ($7,559), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lowrie Foundation?
The Lowrie Foundation reported $683K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 is The Lowrie Foundation's EIN?
The Lowrie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4642364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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