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Lewis And Joan Lowenstein Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Gerald Zlotnik. It holds total assets of $8.6M. Annual income is reported at $6.6M. Total assets have grown from $4M in 2011 to $8.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Lewis And Joan Lowenstein Foundation has made 117 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $642K in 2020 to $270K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, Florida, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 52 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lewis And Joan Lowenstein Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, FL.
Lewis And Joan Lowenstein Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 117 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
Lewis And Joan Lowenstein Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lewis And Joan Lowenstein Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD WEINER | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| HAROLD HIDALGO | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| BARBY WEINER | DIRECTOR | $19K | $0 | $19K |
| ANNA MARIE HIDALGO | DIRECTOR | $19K | $0 | $19K |
Total Giving
$270K
Total Assets
$8.6M
Fair Market Value
$8.8M
Net Worth
$8.6M
Grants Paid
$270K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$555K
Distribution Amount
$425K
Total: $8.6M
Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAULCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $13K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $25K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATES BEN GURION UNIVERSITYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $20K | 2024 |
| SEVEN ACRES JEWISH SENIOR CARE SERVICESCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $20K | 2024 |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $15K | 2024 |
| ST DOMINIC VILLAGECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $15K | 2024 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $15K | 2024 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON HOUSTONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $13K | 2024 |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT COLLEGECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $13K | 2024 |
| CHRISTUS FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHCARECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $13K | 2024 |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY OF AMERICACHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | $13K | 2024 |
| ADR SOUTHWESTCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | LAREDO, TX | $13K | 2024 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $13K | 2024 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $10K | 2024 |
| ST PIUS X HIGH SCHOOLCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $8K | 2024 |
| EASTER SEALSCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | BELLAIRE, TX | $8K | 2024 |
| CANCARE INCCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| WORKFAITH CONNECTIONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| SPRING BRANCH COMM HEALTH CTRCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | KATY, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| HOUSTON HILLELCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| INCARNATE WORD ACADEMYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTERSCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIESCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INCCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | HOUSTON, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXASCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | AUSTIN, TX | $2K | 2024 |
| American Technion SocietyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of St ThomasCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Holocaust Museum HoustonCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| The Jewish Federation Of Greater HoustonCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Prounitas Inc1043 - 11/13/23 11:01AM WORKSHEET PRIVATE FOUNDATION | Houston, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| San Jose ClinicCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Yes Prep Public SchoolsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $12K | 2022 |
| Mexican Institute Of Greater Houston IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Briarwood-Brookwood IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Brookshire, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Santa Maria HostelCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Alley TheatreCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Search Homeless ServicesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| St Thomas High School FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |