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Who funds Lowell Observatory?

Lowell Observatory has received $19 million across 162 grants from 58 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Its largest funder is Lowell Observatory Foundation.

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What is Lowell Observatory's largest source of grant funding?

Lowell Observatory Foundation has given $7.1M across 6 grants to Lowell Observatory.

Who is Lowell Observatory's second-largest funder?

National Philanthropic Trust has given $2.0M across 5 grants to Lowell Observatory.

Who else funds Lowell Observatory?

Peggy and Eric Johnson Foundation has given $1.3M across 2 grants to Lowell Observatory.

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All figures are sourced from grants itemized on nonprofit 990 filings, representing reported charitable giving. These are public records filed with the IRS.