Lowell Observatory
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$9.2M
Foundation funders
49
Grants recorded
123
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Lowell Observatory?
Lowell Observatory is funded by 49 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($1.8M), Peggy and Eric Johnson Foundation ($1.3M), The Orr Family Foundation ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to Lowell Observatory between 2020–2025.
Show all 49 funders
| The Planetary Society | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $21,800 | 1 | 2020 |
| Toomey Foundation for the | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Southwest Foundation for Education | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Thomas R Brown Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | $14,410 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Oregon Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| John F Long Foundation Inc | $9,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $7,057 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mona Private Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc | $4,300 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Levitties Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Eric and Kathryn Fraint Charitable Fund | $2,800 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Geile Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $1,200 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Bundy Family Foundation | $900 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| American Express Foundation | $785 | 6 | 2022–2023 |
| Ibm International Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2023 |
| AbbVie Foundation | $28 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Lowell Observatory received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $1,110,000 |
| 2024 | The Orr Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $400,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Bf Foundation | INDIGENOUS MURAL PROJECT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $27,229 |
| 2024 | Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation | GENERAL | $25,200 |
| 2024 | Bf Foundation | YOUNG SCHOLARS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Desert Financial Credit Union | GRANT | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,500 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Astronomy-themed learning opportunities | $5,000 |
| 2024 | John F Long Foundation Inc | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Levitties Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Geile Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $200 |
| 2024 | Bundy Family Foundation | Charity | $200 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $510,000 |
| 2023 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $231,805 |
| 2023 | The Orr Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Claire & John Radway Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The Ausolus Trust | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $70,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 123 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lowell Observatory?
Lowell Observatory is funded by 49 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($1.8M), Peggy and Eric Johnson Foundation ($1.3M), The Orr Family Foundation ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to Lowell Observatory between 2020–2025.
Who is Lowell Observatory's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Lowell Observatory, with $1.8M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Lowell Observatory received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to Lowell Observatory across 123 grants from 49 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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