Independent University Alumni Association at Lowell Inc
Historical FunderLowell, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2052723 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,000 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Patricia Rivard-Gardner |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 242, Lowell MA 01853 |
| Phone | 9789346530 |
| prgsalem@aol.com | |
| Form and materials | Applications are available online through the University of Massachusetts Lowell portal. |
| Deadlines | The applications deadline for the year ended June 30, 2025 was October 15, 2024. |
| Restrictions | The scholarships, grants, or awards must be used towards tuition, books, fees, and other related educational expenses at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. |
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 Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts | Newton, MA | Annual scholarships for students | $150,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell, MA | Grants for UMass Lowell programs | $19,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $3,286,443 | 3 |
| 2022 | $196,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101380
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2052723
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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