Peter & Elizabeth C Tower Foundation Trust

How to apply, from its 2025 IRS return

How to ask

Submit letter of inquiry regarding program/project that qualifies, per grant guidelines on website. If proposal is selected for consideration, a full grant application must be completed. Grant applications are by request only and must be submitted directly to the foundation. The foundation accepts applications over its website.

Deadlines

Applications due 1/17/25, 2/7/25, 5/30/25, 7/25/25 and 9/26/25.

Limits on who can apply

Four distinct funding categories: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges and substance use disorder. Each category has its own objective, target population, and funding priorities. Awards may not be used for the private benefit of any grant recipient, attempt to influence legislation, or attempt to influence or intervene in any political campaign.

Grants paid in 2025

$11.6 million, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.