The foundation has given to universities, such as [[George Mason University]], Clemson University, and Hillsdale College, but each university has a center, such as the [[Institute for Humane Studies]] or the Clemson Institute, or leader, like President Larry Arnn from Hillsdale, that focuses on right-wing causes and efforts.
According to research conducted by the ''Bridge Project,'' the '''Lowndes Foundation''' has not given a grant to a community, health, or children's organization since 2004. These donations included funds to preparatory schools, churches, the Ark Youth Shelter, public libraries, the Salvation Army, medical clinics, most mostly located in Spartansburg, South Carolina, or other South Carolina cities. During these years, the foundation had also contributed to political think tanks like the [[Cato Institute]] and others, but not at the levels after 2004. <ref name = "Bridge Project"> [http://bridgeproject.com/?organization&id=289397 Lowndes Foundation Recipients] </ref>
===South Carolina Policy Council===