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Who funds Lowell Observatory

EIN 86-0098918 · Flagstaff, AZ · NTEE U31Z

Lowell Observatory of Flagstaff, AZ (EIN 86-0098918) was named as a grant recipient by 54 funders in 172 grants paid totaling $23,595,324 in tax years 2018–2026, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants received

$23,595,324

172 grants paid

Funders

54

distinct grantmakers

Tax years

2018–2026

as reported by funders

Funders

Grantmakers ranked by total paid to Lowell Observatory
FunderStateMatchGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Percival Lowell Trust UW 04-2007327AZA4$6,147,0572025
Caris Charitable Trust II Dtd 09162004 82-3380217ILD4$4,657,1992024
National Philanthropic Trust 23-7825575PAA5$2,040,0002025
Lowell Observatory Foundation 47-2052113AZA7$1,993,5192024
The Orr Family Foundation 47-3317225TXB6$1,300,0002024
Peggy and Eric Johnson Foundation 83-1686173DEB2$1,260,0002021
The Heising-Simons Foundation 26-0799587CAB1$950,0002022
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Inc 86-0138043DCA7$723,8502024
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund 11-0303001MAA8$700,8922025
Arizona Community Foundation 86-0348306AZA8$687,4332025
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program 23-2888152PAA2$458,9212024
Claire & John Radway Foundation 27-4620211AZB3$350,0002024
Johns Hopkins University 52-0595110MDA4$333,0682024
Geofamily Foundation 27-4272105AZB6$288,5262025
Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation C/O Ashford Capital Management Inc 20-5012202DEB5$236,1812025
The Ausolus Trust C/O Boston Family Office George P Beal 04-3368079MAB4$185,0002024
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc 52-7082731INA6$160,0002024
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc 86-0488006AZA6$123,8002025
Bf Foundation 36-6141070COB5$100,0002024
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix 47-0874376AZA6$95,0002024
Our Change Foundation 86-3353394CAA1$94,4082024
Schwab Charitable Fund 31-1640316CAA5$84,9002025
Aps Foundation Inc 95-3735903AZB2$75,8422025
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Al Wartner Mr Peter 86-6083347ILB1$67,0002020
Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc 13-6100965MTB2$60,0002024
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona 94-2681765AZA1$54,0002023
Trustees of Boston University 04-2103547MAA4$49,4882022
American Online Giving Foundation Inc 81-0739440DEA5$48,9712025
The National Federation of the Blind 02-0259978MDA1$46,7612022
Desert Financial Credit Union 86-0096740AZA3$46,0002024
The Planetary Society 95-3423566CAB1$25,0002020
Marin Community Foundation 94-3007979CAA1$21,8002020
Toomey Foundation for the Natural Sciences 65-1077421FLB1$15,0002023
Thomas R Brown Family Foundation 86-0933380AZA1$15,0002020
The Rhode Island Community Foundation 22-2604963RIA2$14,8202020
American Endowment Foundation 34-1747398OHA1$11,5002024
The Oregon Community Foundation 23-7315673ORA1$10,0002022
Foundation for the Carolinas 56-6047886NCA1$10,0002020
Burton Family Foundation C/O Arizona Community Foundation 47-3900987AZA1$7,5002025
Texas Instruments Foundation 75-6038519TXB4$7,0572024
John F Long Foundation Inc 86-6052431AZB2$6,0002025
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc 13-1777780AZB5$5,3002026
Dr Scholl Foundation 36-6068724ILB1$5,0002024
Ge Foundation 22-2621967CTB1$5,0002020
The Mona Private Foundation 45-2703835AZB1$5,0002021
Levitties Foundation 23-6200022PAB5$5,0002025
Eric and Kathryn Fraint Charitable Fund Co Your Part Time Controller 46-4224914PAB2$2,8002023
Shell USA Company Foundation 13-6066583TXB3$2,3002022
Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883WAB3$1,7432023
American Express Foundation 13-6123529NYB6$7852023
Ibm International Foundation 13-3267906NYB1$5002020
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation 94-3397785CAB1$2002023
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation 23-7049738NYB2$1752020
Abbvie Foundation 46-0827839ILB1$282020

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Grants

The 172 most recent grants naming this organization.

Grants to Lowell Observatory as reported by funders
Tax yearFunderRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2026Myers Vitkin Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,000paidGeneral support202611269349104456
2025Percival Lowell Trust UWLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$298,235paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202602049349301700
2025National Philanthropic TrustLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$250,000paidPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT202601289349302480
2025Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$119,500paidTHIS AWARD IS GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE JEFF HALL DARK SKY CHALLENGE202610449349301691
2025Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$88,225paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202601389349301700
2025Geofamily FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$87,500paidINDIGENOUS COSMOLOGY MURAL, EARLY CAREER BRIDGE FUND, TITLE 1 SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND DRESS FOR EXPRES202641359349104029
2025Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation C/O Ashford Capital Management IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$69,070paidGENERAL202641669349100009
2025Flagstaff Arts Council IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$35,800paidSCIENCE202601209349300045
2025Aps Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$25,842paidOrbits Curiosity Camp (OCC): Pre-service Teacher Development and STEM Training202601359349101265
2025Burton Family Foundation C/O Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$7,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202610449349301581
2025Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$6,750paidPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT202611199349300601
2025American Online Giving Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$5,288paidGENERAL SUPPORT202533509349301608
2025American Online Giving Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$5,288paidGENERAL SUPPORT202641969349302754
2025John F Long Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$4,000paidAid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.202522519349100302
2025Myers Vitkin Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$2,000paidGeneral support202521369349101327
2025Levitties FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,000paidGeneral purpose202621249349102712
2024National Philanthropic TrustLowell Observatory Flagstaff, ARA$1,110,000paidCULTURE & ARTS202511339349301311
2024Caris Charitable Trust II Dtd 09162004Lowell Observatory Native American Flagstaff, AZD$780,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202523099349101557
2024The Orr Family FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$400,000paidCHARITABLE202523039349100537
2024Lowell Observatory FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$385,201paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202512269349301716
2024Percival Lowell Trust UWLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$282,184paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202542339349301329
2024Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$211,517paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202521349349310887
2024Claire & John Radway FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$200,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202522409349100417
2024Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$122,169paidGENERAL SUPPORT202530459349301688
2024Geofamily FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$107,000paidSCIENCE EDUCATION202511359349104561
2024Our Change FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$94,408paidGENERAL SUPPORT202531629349301618
2024Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$79,687paidSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE202532249349301418
2024The Ausolus Trust C/O Boston Family Office George P BealLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$70,000paidEXEMPT PURPOSE202533049349100403
2024Op & We Edwards Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$40,000paidPHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE202503159349101965
2024Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$35,000paidUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT202503239349300435
2024Bf FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$35,000paidINDIGENOUS MURAL PROJECT202503169349102535
2024Johns Hopkins UniversityLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$27,229paidSUB-AWARD202521359349314342
2024Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation C/O Ashford Capital Management IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$25,200paidGENERAL202531349349100513
2024Bf FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$25,000paidYOUNG SCHOLARS202503169349102535
2024Desert Financial Credit UnionLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$21,000paidGRANT202533099349302203
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$15,500paidFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE202511349349313096
2024American Endowment FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$11,500paidSCIENCE202513219349310376
2024Jewish Community Foundation of Greater PhoenixLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$10,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202512549349300446
2024Dr Scholl FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$5,000paidAstronomy-themed learning opportunities202523089349100247
2024Myers Vitkin Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,000paidGeneral support202421379349101057
2024Levitties FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,000paidGeneral purpose202513049349101021
2024Texas Instruments FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$200paidDONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."202502519349100620
2024Flagstaff Arts Council IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$0paidSCIENCE202541279349304209
2023Caris Charitable Trust II Dtd 09162004Lowell Observatory Native American Flagstaff, AZD$1,284,154paidGENERAL202433129349101318
2023National Philanthropic TrustLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$510,000paidPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT202431429349301368
2023Lowell Observatory FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$372,198paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202422419349301527
2023Johns Hopkins UniversityLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$231,805paidSUB-AWARD202421349349308667
2023The Orr Family FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$200,000paidCHARITABLE202443109349100124
2023Percival Lowell Trust UWLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$166,638paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202402339349301730
2023Claire & John Radway FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$125,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202423199349103202
2023Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$84,942paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202441369349301334
2023The Ausolus Trust C/O Boston Family Office George P BealLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$70,000paidEXEMPT PURPOSE202423189349100707
2023Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$57,640paidGENERAL SUPPORT202400439349300735
2023Community Foundation for Southern ArizonaLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$54,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202421359349308572
2023Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$52,190paidSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE202432289349300338
2023Aps Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$50,000paidAstronomy Discovery Center STEM Programs202401319349101880
2023Claire & John Radway FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$25,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202423199349103202
2023Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$25,000paidUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT202403209349313980
2023Toomey Foundation for the Natural SciencesLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$15,000paidASTRONOMY DISCOVERY CENTER202511199349102251
2023Desert Financial Credit UnionLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$15,000paidGRANT202423179349302067
2023Geofamily FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$14,406paidSTEM ED/COMM EVENTS202411359349102916
2023Jewish Community Foundation of Greater PhoenixLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$10,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202402509349301810
2023American Online Giving Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$5,272paidGENERAL SUPPORT202410469349300741
2023Eric and Kathryn Fraint Charitable FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,800paidSUPPORTING GENERAL OPERATING SERVICES202410749349100916
2023Texas Instruments FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,105paidDONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."202412569349100701
2023Levitties FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,000paidGeneral purpose202422579349100602
2023Myers Vitkin Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,000paidGeneral support202301329349100000
2023Amazonsmile FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$511paidGENERAL SUPPORT202540919349100629
2023American Express FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$360paidGENERAL SUPPORT202433109349101193
2023Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$200paidIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.202433189349101128
2023American Express FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$100paidGENERAL SUPPORT202433109349101193
2023Flagstaff Arts Council IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$0paidSCIENCE202411349349305211
2022Caris Charitable Trust II Dtd 09162004Lowell Observatory Native American Flagstaff, AZD$1,283,400paidGENERAL202303059349101435
2022The Heising-Simons FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$950,000paidTO SUPPORT OBSERVING TIME FOR THE EXPRES 100 EARTHS SURVEY202343189349106059
2022Lowell Observatory FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$310,812paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202302299349301235
2022The Orr Family FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$200,000paidCHARITABLE202311849349100206
2022Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$176,300paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202330459349302653
2022Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation C/O Ashford Capital Management IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$116,200paidGENERAL202302299349100005
2022Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$79,378paidSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE202322269349302317
2022Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$57,177paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202321309349304807
2022Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$57,177paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202430459349302913
2022The National Federation of the BlindLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$46,761paidBLINDNESS PROJECTS202301329349305915
2022The Ausolus Trust C/O Boston Family Office George P BealLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$35,000paidEXEMPT PURPOSE202303069349101000
2022Flagstaff Arts Council IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$25,500paidOPERATING OR PROGRAM SUPPORT202301359349309715
2022Geofamily FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$25,000paidSIGNAGE202331509349100863
2022Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$25,000paidUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT202302999349301010
2022Trustees of Boston UniversityLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$20,878paidResearch202311359349304581
2022Op & We Edwards Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$20,000paidPHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE202343199349108424
2022Johns Hopkins UniversityLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$10,540paidSUB-AWARD202321289349301232
2022Bf FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$10,000paidYOUNG SCHOLARS202303069349100015
2022Bf FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$10,000paidPRE-DOC SCHOLARSHIP202303069349100015
2022National Philanthropic TrustLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$10,000paidCULTURE & ARTS202311359349313966
2022The Oregon Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$10,000paidScience Technology Math202303199349325760
2022Desert Financial Credit UnionLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$10,000paidGRANT RECIPIENT202333179349302998
2022Schwab Charitable FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$7,800paidPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT202330939349300403
2022American Online Giving Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$6,004paidGENERAL SUPPORT202340469349301209
2022Texas Instruments FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$2,322paidDONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."202322579349100702
2022Levitties FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,500paidGeneral purpose202333199349105203
2022Shell USA Company FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,100paidMEF202323139349100302
2022Shell USA Company Foundation (fka Shell Oil Company Foundation)Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,100paidMEF202443199349102539
2022Amazonsmile FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$648paidGENERAL SUPPORT202313119349100141
2022Myers Vitkin Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$300paidGeneral support202211049349100001
2022American Express FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$100paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333149349100933
2022American Express FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$75paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333149349100933
2022American Express FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$75paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333149349100933
2022American Express FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$75paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333149349100933
2021Peggy and Eric Johnson FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,250,000paid1M Peggy and Eric Johnson Telescope202211889349101306
2021Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$443,421paidFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE202211339349310116
2021Lowell Observatory FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$354,895paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202201679349301200
2021The Orr Family FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$300,000paidCHARITABLE202212099349100201
2021National Philanthropic TrustLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$160,000paidCULTURE & ARTS202231339349309863
2021Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$107,514paidSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE202212279349303406
2021Johns Hopkins UniversityLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$63,494paidSUB-AWARD202221319349305807
2021Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$59,500paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202240429349300334
2021Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$48,329paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202221339349302787
2021Geofamily FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$28,400paidGLOBE PUBLIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING,CONSULTING202211449349100621
2021Flagstaff Arts Council IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$25,000paidOPERATING OR PROGRAM SUPPORT202241369349316269
2021Jewish Community Foundation of Greater PhoenixLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$25,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202222669349300722
2021Schwab Charitable FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$20,100paidPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT202230499349301028
2021Peggy and Eric Johnson FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$10,000paidGeneral & Unrestricted202211889349101306
2021Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation C/O Ashford Capital Management IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$9,787paidGENERAL202221669349100712
2021Trustees of Boston UniversityLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$9,398paidRESEARCH Research Research202231339349304643
2021The Mona Private FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$5,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202242459349100009
2021Texas Instruments FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$3,430paidDONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."202242559349100709
2021John F Long Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$2,000paidDonation to support 501(c) charity organization.202101799349100300
2021Levitties FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$500paidCharitable202201239349100525
2021Shell USA Company Foundation (fka Shell Oil Company Foundation)Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$100paidMG202443199349100424
2020Caris Charitable Trust II Dtd 09162004Lowell Observatory Native American Flagstaff, AZD$1,309,645paidASTRONOMY OUTREACH PROGRAM202101349349102735
2020Lowell Observatory FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$198,195paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202122039349301502
2020Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$115,050paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202121359349300427
2020Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$106,823paidSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE202132259349302908
2020The Orr Family FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$100,000paidCHARITABLE202133059349101163
2020Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$83,500paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202140219349300219
2020Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Al Wartner Mr PeterLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$67,000paidGENERAL202002529349100405
2020Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$45,000paidUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT202143219349301454
2020Flagstaff Arts Council IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$37,500paidOPERATION AND PROJECT SUPPORT202100619349301510
2020American Online Giving Foundation IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$27,119paidGENERAL SUPPORT202120469349300002
2020Geofamily FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$26,220paidGLOBE PUBLIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING,CONSULTING AND COVID-19 RESPONSE202112799349100911
2020The Planetary SocietyLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202110469349301521
2020Marin Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$21,800paidSUPPORT ORBITS PROGRAM202111359349300041
2020Jewish Community Foundation of Greater PhoenixLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$20,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202111349349305001
2020Bf FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$20,000paidPREDOCTORAL STUDENT SUPPORT202143149349101514
2020Schwab Charitable FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$17,150paidPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT202140489349301804
2020Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation C/O Ashford Capital Management IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$15,924paidGENERAL202122519349100107
2020Thomas R Brown Family FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$15,000paidSupport202111129349301306
2020Trustees of Boston UniversityLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$11,015paidRESEARCH Research202131349349306623
2020The Ausolus Trust C/O Boston Family Office George P BealLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$10,000paidEXEMPT PURPOSE202102799349100425
2020Foundation for the CarolinasLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$10,000paidCHARITABLE GIFT202123199349322547
2020The Rhode Island Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$7,410paidGENERAL SUPPORT202212149349301671
2020The Rhode Island Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$7,410paidGENERAL SUPPORT202123199349318042
2020Ge FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$5,000paidMATCHING GIFTS202133099349100763
2020Eric and Kathryn Fraint Charitable Fund Co Your Part Time ControllerLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$1,000paidSUPPORTING GENERAL OPERATING SERVICES202100339349100800
2020Amazonsmile FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$584paidGENERAL SUPPORT202113199349100901
2020Ibm International FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$500paidEMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT202133199349108338
2020Abbvie FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$28paidMATCHING GRANTS202113159349102971
2020Jpmorgan Chase FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$25paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202122529349101012
2019Lowell Observatory FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$260,689 + $748,546 non-cashpaidENDOWMENT EARNINGS/GENERAL SUPPORT202041789349301619
2019Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$168,963paidSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE202022269349301777
2019Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$45,824paidPROGRAM SUPPORT202010459349302026
2019Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$38,475paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202041789349301474
2019Schwab Charitable FundLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$33,100paidPUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT202010489349300101
2019Jewish Community Foundation of Greater PhoenixLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$15,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202011369349302886
2019Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$15,000paidUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT202013249349301811
2019Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$15,000paidUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT202013249349301811
2019Trustees of Boston UniversityLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$8,197paidRESEARCH202011369349303686
2018Percival Lowell Trust UWLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$5,400,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT & DEBT PAYMENTS ON OBSERVATORY'S BEHALF201902149349300825
2018Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy IncLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$129,295paidSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DATA FROM HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE201912269349300911
2018Lowell Observatory FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$111,529 + $60,000 non-cashpaidENDOWMENT EARNINGS/GENERAL SUPPORT201932149349301138
2018The Orr Family FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$100,000paidCHARITABLE201901279349101620
2018Arizona Community FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$23,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT201940469349301314
2018Jewish Community Foundation of Greater PhoenixLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZA$15,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT201941299349302659
2018Jpmorgan Chase FoundationLowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZB$150paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT201932679349100303

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