The Harvey S Lowe Jr and Susan Hitchcock-Lowe Foundation
Historical FunderFairfax, Virginia · EIN 81-2266520 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$390K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$45K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL M GURMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 545, FAIRFAX VA 22038 |
| Phone | 7035917200 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FUNDS SHOULD BE USED TO PROMOTE EDUCATION OR BENEFIT CHILDREN. |
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
44% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga College High School | Washington, DC | Youth educational programs | $50,000 |
| Safe Spot | Fairfax, VA | Child safety programs | $30,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Arlington, VA | At-Risk children medical program | $20,000 |
| Doorways for Women and Families | Arlington, VA | To promote safe and stable housing | $15,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | To provide legal services | $15,000 |
| Flip Flop Friends | Leesburg, VA | Provide clothing and supplies to those in need | $15,000 |
| Food for Others | Fairfax, VA | To provide food to children from low or no income families | $10,000 |
| Falls Church-Mclean Children's Center | Falls Church, VA | It provides high-quality, full-time, year-round early childhood education and care for children aged 25, primarily serving low-income,… | $10,000 |
| Equal Plates Project | Asheville, NC | Addresses food insecurity and supports local farmers by purchasing ingredients to create scratch-made meals for community members facing… | $10,000 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | To dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people | $10,000 |
| Boxes of Basics | Manassas, VA | Work with school counselors, social workers, faith leaders, and human services agencies to provide children with stylish, quality clothing… | $10,000 |
| The Child & Family Network Centers | Alexandria, VA | At-Risk children educational programming | $10,000 |
| The Carpenter's Shelter | Alexandria, VA | To address the root causes of homelessnes | $10,000 |
| Betteralife | Purcellville, VA | Betteralife provides a safe space within walking distance where children can receive food, complete homework, and feel supported without… | $10,000 |
| Special Ops Xcursions | Nashville, TN | To offer active duty special operations forces (sof) service members a chance to partner with professional guides & volunteers in the… | $10,000 |
| Space of Her Own | Alexandria, VA | Empowering under-served girls | $10,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | Washington, DC | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
| Share Inc | Mclean, VA | Senior services | $10,000 |
| Home Stretch Inc | Falls Church, VA | Empowering homeless families to succeed | $10,000 |
| Asheville City Schools Foundation | Asheville, NC | To provide transformational educational opportunities for all city schools students | $10,000 |
| Ashoka | Arlington, VA | To promote change for the good of society. | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Provide medical and surgical services to those in need | $10,000 |
| Kenya Education Fund | New York, NY | Youth educational programs | $10,000 |
| Ecumenical Community Helping Others | Burke, VA | To provide food and supplies to children | $10,000 |
| Ixtatan Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Community development activities | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Family needs | $10,000 |
| Five Talents | Falls Church, VA | Helps the poor save, invest, and develop small businesses. | $10,000 |
| Greater DC Diaper | Washington, DC | To provide a reliable and adequate source of basic baby needs and personal hygiene products | $7,500 |
| The Sunshine Foundation | Southampton, PA | Severe or profound physical/developmental/intellectual challenges or trauma from physical/sexual abuse, and whose families have limited… | $5,000 |
| Medical Mission of Mercy USA | Falls Church, VA | Provide medical and surgical services to those in need | $5,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces | Washington, DC | To develop character and leadership, unlock potential, and prepare african american boys and young men to transform their lives and… | $5,000 |
| Luke's Wings | Washington, DC | Provides complimentary airfare and travel planning to families of wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and fallen officers | $5,000 |
| Facets Cares | Fairfax, VA | Helping our neighbors in crisis | $5,000 |
| A Simple House | Washington, DC | Serve the inner-city poor and homeless through friendship evangelization | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $390,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $347,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $395,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2266520
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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