Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund
Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $750.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14K
-9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$750
-9.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$750
+81.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $723 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund
Based on IRS filings
Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $750.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,979 | $15,369 | $16,804 |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | $1,390 | $1,435 | $2,235 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,390 | $1,135 | $1,610 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $723 | $813 | $659 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Refugee One ($750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refugee One Chicago, IL | Assist charity with programs | $750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY WISHNICK | President Direc | 1 | — |
| THEODORE LOWITZ | Secretary Direc | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA LOWITZ | Treasurer Direc | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund?
As of 2024, Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund holds $14K in total assets. It awarded 1 grants totaling $750 in 2024.
Where does Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund operate?
Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund has awarded grants in Illinois, Maryland.
What size grants does Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund award?
In 2024, Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $750 — an average of about $750 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $723 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund's EIN?
Donald S Lowitz Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3505309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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