Background
Grants Analysis
Projects Funded
Application Guidelines
Lowe Foundation
5151 San Felipe, Suite 400
Houston, TX 77056-3607
713-622-5420
FAX 713-621-7208
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Background |
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Philosophy/Focus |
Support for
organizations that serve the health and educational needs of women and
youth.
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Major Fields of Interest |
Arts & cultural
programs; education; health care; human services; children and youth
services; family services; women.
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Type of Grants |
General/operating
support; building/renovation
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Grants Restrictions |
Grants limited to
Texas organizations involved in health and education programs which
benefit women and youth.
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Number of Staff |
2 part-time
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Assets |
Year ended
12/31/98: $23,259,610 |
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Grants Analysis |
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Total Annual Giving |
$905,400
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Number Funded |
37 |
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Ratios of Funded/Applied |
Unavailable |
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Typical Range |
$1000 -
$200,000 |
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Cancer/Prevention/Control Projects Funded |
Komen Foundation
for breast cancer research, $25,000; UT Southwestern Medical Center for
pediatric neuro-oncology, $100,000.
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Application Guidelines |
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Selection Criteria |
No specific
criteria available.
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Application Procedure |
Call for an
application
sheet. Send it with detailed description of organization and needs, most
recent audited financial statement, list of Board of Directors, and copy
of 501(c)(3) certification letter.
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Key Dates |
December 31
deadline for April meeting
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Contact Person |
Barbara Hendry
Lowe Foundation 5151 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77056-3607 713-622-5420 FAX 713-621-7208 |