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The Lowes Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in North Carolina, Florida, and Idaho, having paid out a total of $18.5 million across 126 grantees in 2025. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Organization's purpose is to provide funding for nonprofit organizations and public agencies that have the greatest impact on safe and affordable housing, skilled trade education, and community improvement.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Community improvement
Trade
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC
$3M
4%
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDU AND RESEARCH LTD
$2M
3%
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC
$2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lowe's Foundation?
No. Lowe's Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lowe's Foundation give?
Lowe's Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Florida, and Idaho. 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 Lowe's Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lowe's Foundation fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lowe's Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Lowe's Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $18.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lowe's Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Lowe's Foundation awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC, THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDU AND RESEARCH LTD, and GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lowe's Foundation?
Lowe's Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.