Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc is located in Lowell, MA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc generated $9.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc has awarded 614 individual grants totaling $15,765,373. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DISTRIBUTING GRANTS TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA STUDENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Lowell Central Electric Co
Project Consult
$566,283
Enterprise Bank
Investment Mgmt
$106,878
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,818
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,270,726
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,691,924
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $245,672
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,964,468
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $787,127
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $674,951
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$15,309
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,411,237

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc has awarded $2,181,687 in support to 79 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AARON'S PRESENTS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,500

4-H CAMP MIDDLESEX

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$10,000

ACRE FAMILY CHILD CARE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,486

ADOLESCENT CONSULTATION SERVICES I

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$32,500

ALTERNATIVE HOUSE INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$57,500

AMERICAN LEGION POST 247

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$50,000
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