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Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc.
Founded in 1997, the Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Lowell, Nashoba and western Merrimack Valley regions of Massachusetts through philanthropic leadership and service.
Web Address
www.glcfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @glcfoundation
Web Address
www.glcfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @glcfoundation
Assets and Giving for Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Assets
2020 - 50,953,660
2019 - 43,138,462
2018 - 35,060,161
2017 - 36,917,263
2020 - 50,953,660
2019 - 43,138,462
2018 - 35,060,161
2017 - 36,917,263
Domestic Grants
2020 - 4,335,065
2019 - 1,615,618
2018 - 2,405,175
2020 - 4,335,065
2019 - 1,615,618
2018 - 2,405,175
Recent News from Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Celebrate lighting of Cox Bridge May 5
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Lowell and the Lowell Heritage Partnership, will host a special event from 6 to 9 p.m. May 5 to celebrate the lighting of the...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Lowell and the Lowell Heritage Partnership, will host a special event from 6 to 9 p.m. May 5 to celebrate the lighting of the...more
Food Bank hosts legislators
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
From left are Sue Zacharer, director of development for MVFB; Jimmy Good, MVFB board chairman; Jay Linnehan, president and CEO of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation; state Rep. Rady Mom; MVFB...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
From left are Sue Zacharer, director of development for MVFB; Jimmy Good, MVFB board chairman; Jay Linnehan, president and CEO of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation; state Rep. Rady Mom; MVFB...more
Chapman honored with Kiwanis Community Spirit Award (SLIDESHOW)
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Brian enjoys serving on several local boards, including the recent past chair of the Lowell Boys & Girls Club, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Catie's Closet, Project Learn, Lowell...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Brian enjoys serving on several local boards, including the recent past chair of the Lowell Boys & Girls Club, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Catie's Closet, Project Learn, Lowell...more
A device that can save lives
Foundation: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, Greater Lowell Community Foundation
After hearing about the call, Ashby Fire Chief Mike Bussell went to the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in Fitchburg. He wanted to know how to get a CPR device for his town....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, Greater Lowell Community Foundation
After hearing about the call, Ashby Fire Chief Mike Bussell went to the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in Fitchburg. He wanted to know how to get a CPR device for his town....more
Chapman honored with 'Community Spirit Award'
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Chapman is involved with many local organizations, including the Greater Lowell Community Foundation and Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, and recently joined the boards of Lowell Five Bank and...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Chapman is involved with many local organizations, including the Greater Lowell Community Foundation and Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, and recently joined the boards of Lowell Five Bank and...more
Lowell: City of Shadow and Light Artist Reception
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Join us for the Closing Reception of the current Winter Artist Exhibition on display at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. The photographs of Paul Richardson will be on display at the Community...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Join us for the Closing Reception of the current Winter Artist Exhibition on display at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. The photographs of Paul Richardson will be on display at the Community...more
Greater Lowell Community Foundation awards over $136000 in community grants to 17 nonprofits
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation has awarded $136887 to 18 nonprofit organizations through its 2018 Discretionary Grants...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation has awarded $136887 to 18 nonprofit organizations through its 2018 Discretionary Grants...more
Foundation sets sights on raising funds beyond city
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
LOWELL - The Greater Lowell Community Foundation is taking new steps to emphasize the "greater" in its name. Three years after the foundation helped establish a fund in Westford, which...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
LOWELL - The Greater Lowell Community Foundation is taking new steps to emphasize the "greater" in its name. Three years after the foundation helped establish a fund in Westford, which...more
Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund Grants Commitee
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund Grants Commitee. The grants selection committee will meet on January 17, 2018 to discuss recommendations for the 2017 Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund grant awards. +...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund Grants Commitee. The grants selection committee will meet on January 17, 2018 to discuss recommendations for the 2017 Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund grant awards. +...more
Lowell High School Honor Awards Night
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Last year, 250 students received over $435,000 in awards through the Honor Awards Night Scholarship Program administered in conjunction with Lowell High School. The Community Foundation holds a $4...more
Foundation: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Last year, 250 students received over $435,000 in awards through the Honor Awards Night Scholarship Program administered in conjunction with Lowell High School. The Community Foundation holds a $4...more
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