Lowell Observatory
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$19.7M
Foundation funders
55
Grants recorded
173
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Lowell Observatory?
Lowell Observatory is funded by 55 grantmakers, led by Lowell Observatory Foundation ($8.1M), National Philanthropic Trust ($2.0M), Peggy and Eric Johnson Foundation ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $19.7M in grants to Lowell Observatory between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2026) to $6.6M (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
What grants has Lowell Observatory received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| 2026 | Bundy Family Foundation | Charity | $500 |
| 2025 | Lowell Observatory Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,511,530 |
| 2025 | Percival Lowell Trust Uw | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $298,235 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Inc | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE AND/OR JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE | $174,522 |
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | THIS AWARD IS GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE JEFF HALL DARK SKY CHALLENGE | $119,500 |
| 2025 | Geofamily Foundation | INDIGENOUS COSMOLOGY MURAL, EARLY CAREER BRIDGE FUND, TITLE 1 SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND DRESS FOR EXPRES | $87,500 |
| 2025 | Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation | GENERAL | $69,070 |
| 2025 | Flagstaff Arts Council Inc | SCIENCE | $35,800 |
| 2025 | APS Foundation Inc | Orbits Curiosity Camp (OCC): Pre-service Teacher Development and STEM Training | $25,842 |
| 2025 | Burton Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Pikes Peak Community Foundation | ED: EDUCATION | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Geile Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY | $5,000 |
| 2025 | John F Long Foundation Inc | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation | ORBITS CURIOSITY CAMP | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Levitties Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $1,110,000 |
| 2024 | The Orr Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Lowell Observatory Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $385,201 |
| 2024 | Percival Lowell Trust Uw | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $282,184 |
| 2024 | Claire & John Radway Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $122,169 |
| 2024 | Geofamily Foundation | SCIENCE EDUCATION | $107,000 |
| 2024 | Our Change Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $94,408 |
| 2024 | Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Inc | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE | $79,687 |
| 2024 | The Ausolus Trust | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE | $40,000 |
| 2024 | BF Foundation | INDIGENOUS MURAL PROJECT | $35,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 173 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lowell Observatory?
Lowell Observatory is funded by 55 grantmakers, led by Lowell Observatory Foundation ($8.1M), National Philanthropic Trust ($2.0M), Peggy and Eric Johnson Foundation ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $19.7M in grants to Lowell Observatory between 2019–2026.
Who is Lowell Observatory's largest funder?
Lowell Observatory Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Lowell Observatory, with $8.1M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Lowell Observatory received?
IRS 990 filings record $19.7M in grants to Lowell Observatory across 173 grants from 55 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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