Community foundation · EIN 04-3401997
Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc
Lowell, MA
Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Lowell, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $4.55M in grants paid across 278 grants, with $75.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc, Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership and UMass Lowell.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Capacity Grants, water resources grants and elderly grants all have a final report that is due the following year. State grants require additional reporting. All other grants we do not have a specific final report due.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
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.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc | Lowell, MA | Agriculture, Fishing, & Forestry - K31 Food Banks, Pantries | $277,348 |
| Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership | Lowell, MA | HUMAN SERVICES - L00 Housing General | $275,086 |
| UMass Lowell | Lowell, MA | EDUCATION - B00 General | $212,900 |
| Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell Inc | Lowell, MA | Human Services - O20 Youth Centers and Clubs | $188,749 |
| New England Quilt Museum | Lowell, MA | ARTS & CULTURE - A00 General | $182,116 |
| Merrimack Repertory Theatre Inc (MRT) | Lowell, MA | ARTS & CULTURE - A00 General | $171,940 |
| Hidden Battles Foundation | Dracut, MA | Public Affairs - W30 Veteran's Affairs | $146,214 |
| Lowell Cemetery | Lowell, MA | ENVIRONMENT - C00 General | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc | Lowell, MA | Human Services - O20 Youth Centers and Clubs | $92,341 |
| Coalition for a Better Acre Inc | Lowell, MA | Human Services - P85 Homeless Services | $91,679 |
| Dwelling House of Hope | Lowell, MA | Agriculture, Fishing, & Forestry - K10 Food Security | $83,500 |
| Lowell Art Association Inc dba Whistler House Museum of Art | Lowell, MA | ARTS & CULTURE - A00 General | $81,785 |
| Lowell Catholic High School | Lowell, MA | EDUCATION - B00 General | $78,282 |
| Town of Dracut | Dracut, MA | ARTS & CULTURE - A00 General | $75,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell, MA | EDUCATION - B00 General | $64,878 |
| Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell Inc | Lowell, MA | Human Services - P84 Immigrant Services | $57,453 |
| Community Teamwork Inc (CTI) | Lowell, MA | Human Services - P85 Homeless Services | $56,400 |
| Lowell Festival Foundation | Lowell, MA | ARTS & CULTURE - A00 General | $53,300 |
| UTEC Inc | Lowell, MA | Human Services - O23 Youth Services | $53,230 |
| D'Youville Life & Wellness Community Foundation Inc | Lowell, MA | Human Services - P81 Elderly Services | $51,142 |
| Catie's Closet Inc | Dracut, MA | HUMAN SERVICES - P00 General | $50,500 |
| Open Table Inc | Concord, MA | Agriculture, Fishing, & Forestry - K31 Food Banks, Pantries | $49,130 |
| Mill City Grows | Lowell, MA | AGRICULTURE, FISHING, & FORESTRY - K00 General | $43,038 |
| Gaining Ground Inc | Concord, MA | AGRICULTURE, FISHING, & FORESTRY - K00 General | $39,000 |
| Open Pantry of Greater Lowell | Lowell, MA | Agriculture, Fishing, & Forestry - K31 Food Banks, Pantries | $37,000 |
The 25 largest of 278 grants listed on the return. 168 grants to individuals ($467K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $4,554,821 in grants paid (278 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc (MA), $277K, Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership (MA), $275K, UMass Lowell (MA), $213K, Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell Inc (MA), $189K and New England Quilt Museum (MA), $182K.