The Lowndes Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 57-1027898 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$935K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$20.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $70,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Economic Education | Atlanta, GA | Contribution | $100,000 |
| The Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism | Clemson, SC | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Palmetto Promise Institute | Columbia, SC | Contribution | $100,000 |
| The Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | Contribution | $75,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Contribution | $70,000 |
| MERCATUS CENTER George Washington Univ | Arlington, VA | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty | Arlington, VA | Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Washington, DC | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Atlas Network | Arlington, VA | Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Ludwig Von Mises Institute | Auburn, AL | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Institute of Humane Studies | Arlington, VA | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Sc Public Interest Foundation | Greenville, SC | Contribution | $25,000 |
| US Term Limits Foundation | Washington, DC | Contribution | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $935,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $935,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501289349103270
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1027898
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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