The Lowell Institute
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-2105771
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-2105771
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Lowell Institute is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $2.3M across 8 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
$3.8M
23%
WGBH Educational Foundation
Boston, MA
$2.5M
15%
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
Boston, MA
$2.4M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$42.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 22 grantees
- 2 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Lowell Institute?
No. The Lowell Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Lowell Institute give?
The Lowell Institute primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Lowell Institute’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Lowell Institute fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Lowell Institute make each year?
In 2024, The Lowell Institute awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Lowell Institute fund recently?
In 2024, The Lowell Institute awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, WGBH Educational Foundation, and MUSEUM OF SCIENCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Lowell Institute?
The Lowell Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.