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Private foundation · Fairfax, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Harvey S Lowe Jr and Susan

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $10K
Typical grant
$10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County · plus 33 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$390K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$390K$10K1
2024$348K$10K1
2023$395K$10K1

How to apply

Contact
Paul m gurman · fairfax · 7035917200
What to send
Written request
Limits
Funds should be used to promote education or benefit children.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • John G JacksonPresident
  • Paul M GurmanTreasurer/secre

As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • To offer active duty special operations forces (sof) service members a chance to partner with professional...

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from The Harvey S Lowe Jr and Susan
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Special Ops XcursionsNashville, Davidson CountyTo offer active duty special operations forces (sof) service members a...$10K

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