Lowman-Howell Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyElmira, New York · EIN 22-2537870 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$320K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$7.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nature Center | Elmira, NY | Treetop walkway project | $50,000 |
| Elmira College | Elmira, NY | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Quarry Farm Foundation | Elmira, NY | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| City of Light Endowment | Elmira, NY | Endowment fund | $30,000 |
| Chemung County Historical Society | Elmira, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Arnot Art Museum | Elmira, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Clemens Performing Arts Center | Elmira, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| John W Jones Museum | Elmira, NY | Unrestricted gift (1 of 3) | $25,000 |
| Historic Elmira | Elmira, NY | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $260,000 | 8 |
| 2022 | $260,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642249349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2537870
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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