George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBoone, Iowa · EIN 75-3024274 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LOWREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 219, BOONE IA 50036 |
| Phone | 5154324510 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN BOONE COUNTY, IOWA. THREE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN ANNUALLY TO BOONE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (DMACC) IN BOONE, IOWA. APPLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND THE DMACC SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE THEN CHOOSES ONE STUDENT FROM EACH HIGH SCHOOL TO RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP. THE ENTIRE SCHOLARSHIP CHECK IS WRITTEN DIRECTLY TO DMACC WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RETURN THE FUNDS TO THE FOUNDATION IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT MAINTAIN ENROLLMENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ericson Public Library | Boone, IA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Leonard a Good Community Library | Ogden, IA | Charitable | $7,373 |
| Madrid Public Library | Madrid, IA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| City of Madrid Park Board | Madrid, IA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Boone, IA | Charitable | $2,833 |
| Child Care Junction | Boone, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Madrid Community Schools | Madrid, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ogden Athletic Boosters | Ogden, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Iowa Arboretum | Madrid, IA | Charitable | $2,138 |
| Boone County Conservation | Ogden, IA | Charitable | $1,885 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | Boone, IA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of Don Williams Golf Course | Ogden, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ascension Parish | Ogden, IA | Charitable | $950 |
| City of Boone Recreation | Boone, IA | Charitable | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,879 | 14 |
| 2023 | $39,200 | 14 |
| 2022 | $41,315 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610159349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-3024274
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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