The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 45-3983093

The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Houston, Texas. Established in 2012, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple focus areas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$270K

+49.1% YoY

Grant Count

+23.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+20.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts and creative initiatives
Historic preservation
Journalism

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

(recent data): $2,000–$25,000

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in:

Texas
Florida
District of Columbia

The foundation has also supported international educational initiatives, including programs at the Technion in Haifa, Israel.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $2.1M (93%)

District of Columbia $118K (5%)

Florida $51K (2%)

New York $4K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Florida New York Texas

Cities

AUSTINBELLAIREBROOKSHIREHOUSTONKATYLAREDONEW YORKRICHMONDST PETERSBURGWASHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (2024):

Total assets: $8,597,344
Total giving: $269,500
Revenue: $665,000
Expenses: $490,000
Total liabilities: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

188 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Houston ($25,000), American Associates Ben Gurion University ($20,000), Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN ASSOCIATES BEN GURION UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$20,000
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$10,000
CANCARE INC HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$5,000
CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INC HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$5,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$12,500
CHRISTUS FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHCARE HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$12,500
COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTERS HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$5,000
CRISTO REY JESUIT COLLEGE HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$12,500
EASTER SEALS BELLAIRE, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$7,500
HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE HOUSTON, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Foundation trustees include:

Anna Marie Hidalgo
Harold Hidalgo Sr.
Leonard Weiner
Barby Weiner
Gerald Zlotnik

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HAROLD HIDALGO	DIRECTOR	5	$30,000
LEONARD WEINER	DIRECTOR	5	$30,000
ANNA MARIE HIDALGO	DIRECTOR	4	$19,200
BARBY WEINER	DIRECTOR	4	$19,200

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported educational initiatives at the Technion in Israel, including Second Chance Scholarships, masters fellowships at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, graduate student housing, and a named entrance lobby at the Technion's Polak Visitor's Center. Foundation leadership has engaged directly with visiting students from the Technion, reflecting their commitment to supporting young people's educational advancement.

Joseph N. and Rosemary E. Low Foundation donates $50,000 to United Way of

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation fund?

The foundation carries forward the values of Lewis and Joan Lowenstein, who believed in personal responsibility, hard work, and helping others. The foundation's philosophy centers on investing in projects with significant impact potential. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts and creative initiatives • Historic preservation • Journalism

How do I apply for a grant from The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$40,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Grant range (recent data): $2,000–$25,000 **Recent Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $269,500 • Number of grants (2023): 21 grants • Annual giving rate: approximately 2.1% of assets **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Where does The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in: • Texas • Florida • District of Columbia The foundation has also supported international educational initiatives, including programs at the Technion in Haifa, Israel.

What size grants does The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation award?

In 2024, The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $270K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation's EIN?

The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3983093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.