The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation
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
—
Annual Giving
$270K
+49.1% YoY
Grant Count
26
+23.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+20.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
(recent data): $2,000–$25,000
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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
Cities
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
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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
No grants recorded for .
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.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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