AI Summary
The Lowe's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $18.5M in total grants paid to 31 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.
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
Habitat For Humanity Of The Charlotte Region
Charlotte, NC
$3.6M
5%
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC
Pocatello, ID
$3M
4%
Renaissance West Community Initiative
Charlotte, NC
$2.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$75.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$400K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 132 grantees
- 46 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 Habitat For Humanity Of The Charlotte Region, SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC, and Renaissance West Community Initiative. 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.