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Funders to approach for Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, Arizona$12M revenue63 funders on file

The mission of Lowell Observatory is to pursue the study of astronomy, especially the study of our solar system and its evolution; to conduct pure research in astronomical phenomena; and to maintain quality public education and outreach programs to bring the results of astronomical research to the…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$41k, your typical grant1 in 1001 in 401 in 201 in 10$1k$3k$10k$30k$100k$300k$1.0MChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$210k–$970kover two years, from 4–8 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$130kfrom 6 new funders

Half the value is in your top 7 funders, of 157

$0$490k$970khalf from the top 7likely range1st10thAll 157
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The Andrew W Mellon FoundationSimilar grantees: Smithsonian Institution ($2.8M/yr), Intrepid Museum Foundation Inc ($140k/yr), University of Rochester ($1.3M/yr)1 in 31$520k
  2. 2Del E Webb FoundationGives in Arizona (68 of 120)No similar grantees yet1 in 11$63k
  3. 3The Simons Foundation IncSimilar grantees: Smithsonian Institution ($750k/yr), Museum of Science ($100k/yr), Aspen Center for Physics ($170k/yr)1 in 22$180k

154 more funders on the list for Lowell Observatory

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