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A Family Foundation focused on improving the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults. The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation believes every young person should have the chance to achieve their personal goals, regardless of the challenges they face. We also know that some young people face more challenges than others because of systemic inequalities. Thus, equity is a critical component of our work.

NOTE: The Tower Foundation will not be accepting applications for its Programs & Services, Strengthening Partner Capacity, or Community Change cycles for the remainder of 2025. We have shifted our grantmaking to emergency response for the remainder of the year. Learn more here.


GetSET Helps Strong Nonprofits Build Adaptability and Sustainability

After receiving an invitation to join the new GetSET program, Lori Russell, executive director of Aspire Developmental Services, a nonprofit that promotes positive developmental outcomes and educational opportunities for families with young children, was not sure what to expect. Unfamiliar with the initiative designed to strengthen organizations to better meet their mission and thereby attract … Continued