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GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

LOWELL, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
04-3401997
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC"

GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

LOWELL, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
04-3401997
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Massachusetts, with additional support for nonprofits in New Hampshire and Maine. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE AREA. THE FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE, WHICH ATTRACTS FUNDS, DISTRIBUTES GRANTS, AND SERVES AS A CATALYST AND LEADER AMONG FUNDERS, AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED AND EMERGENT NEEDS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE STEWARD OF DONOR FUNDS AND BUILDS UPON THE CREATIVE VISION OF ITS FOUNDERS AND THE COMMUNITY. IT PROMOTES AND ENCOURAGES THE ROLE OF PHILANTHROPY IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.
Total Funding Given

$2.8M

2024
Grantees funded
236
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

89

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
Janinne Nocco
Board Member
J
Juancarlos Rivera
Board Member
D
Dorothy Chen-Courtin PHD
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. 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 GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY TEAMWORK INC, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, and MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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