The Lowell Institute
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2105771 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$49.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $32,666 and $105,417.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $998,356 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $404,245 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $301,415 |
| WorldBoston Inc | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $105,417 |
| Harvard University Extension School | Cambridge, MA | General Purpose | $100,542 |
| John F Kennedy Library Foundation | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Cambridge Forum | Cambridge, MA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $32,666 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $13,500 |
| Paul Revere Memorial Association | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $9,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,270,141 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,301,235 | 16 |
| 2022 | $2,142,339 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601749349100805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2105771
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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