Mahalo
Lowell, MI

GREATER LOWELL CHAMBER FOUNDATION

EIN 30-0149311
Community & Economic Development Community Foundations & Local Giving
Mission

The Greater Lowell Chamber Foundation exists to provide programming and funding that enhance the quality of life in the Greater Lowell area through charitable, educational, cultural, and community-focused initiatives.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About GREATER LOWELL CHAMBER FOUNDATION

The Greater Lowell Chamber Foundation (EIN 30-0149311) is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce in Lowell, Michigan. It manages funds and community programs that support local economic development, cultural events, and workforce training for the Greater Lowell area.

In the last 2–3 years the Foundation has been active in running and supporting community-facing programs — including the Ivan K. Blough training and scholarship programs, the Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series, the Riverwalk Festival (and associated 5K, marketplace and kayak races), and community marketing initiatives such as Lowell Bucks and the farmers market. The EIN and recent Form 990 filings for FY 2024 were reviewed and confirmed as belonging to this operating, donor-facing organization; recent activity and updated board/staff listings show the foundation remains active in 2024–2026.

Notable achievements

Ivan K. Blough Scholarship Endowment

Established a perpetual scholarship and training fund (managed in partnership with a larger community foundation) that provides vocational scholarships for Greater Lowell students and training grants for Chamber-member employees.

Sustained Community Event Support

Provides programmatic and fundraising support for long-running community events — notably the Riverwalk Festival (now multi-decade), Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series, Riverwalk 5K and Riverwalk Marketplace — which draw local vendors, nonprofits, and residents.

Financial Stability and Donor Support

Maintained positive net assets and consistent donor contribution levels in recent filings (most recent fiscal-year activity shows community contributions as the primary revenue source and assets in the mid-six-figure range), enabling continued grantmaking and program delivery.

At a glance

Total assets
$345K
Annual revenue
$210K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
30-0149311
Location
Lowell, MI
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator: Three-Star (76%) accountability & finance rating noted on public charity-rating platforms.
Consistently reported annual Form 990 filings and public nonprofit listings confirming active tax-exempt status and transparent reporting.
Partnership with Grand Rapids Community Foundation to manage the Ivan K. Blough scholarship endowment, demonstrating collaboration with regional philanthropic infrastructure.

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