The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation
The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in senior care, family services, health care, education, and community assistance.
The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation gave $270K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $269,500
- +49.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,365
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $8,597,344
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1770 St James Place 250, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 963-8008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Houston ($25K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 190 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 5% to recipients in Florida. These percentages are as reported and may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2023) to $720K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $25,000 |
| American Associates Ben Gurion University Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $20,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $15,000 |
| St Dominic Village Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $12,500 |
| Christus Foundation for Healthcare Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $12,500 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Houston, TX | Charitable Contributions | $12,500 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America Washington, DC | Charitable Contributions | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,597,344 | $664,734 | $489,826 | $269,500 | 26 | $391,746 | $555,024 | $425,186 |
| 2023 | $8,450,554 | $132,850 | $385,049 | $180,750 | 21 | $288,158 | $79,542 | $376,339 |
| 2022 | $8,628,645 | $182,666 | $743,357 | $515,250 | 42 | $616,369 | $109,379 | $416,807 |
| 2021 | $9,194,943 | $1,840,156 | $930,396 | $719,500 | 52 | $822,835 | $1,731,133 | $489,661 |
| 2020 | $8,312,440 | $391,429 | $909,844 | $642,450 | 49 | — | $254,009 | $466,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $425K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services says its mission is to care for aged persons, primarily of the Jewish faith. Jewish Family Service describes its mission as empowering individuals, families, and communities, guided by Jewish values. CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare says it works to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by promoting the health and welfare of people in need. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address elder care, child abuse and neglect, basic human needs, and support for people affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 26 grants totaling $269,500 in 2024. Individual grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $11,250. Its largest reported awards included $25,000 to the University of Houston; $20,000 each to American Associates Ben Gurion University and Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services; and $15,000 each to Jewish Family Service, St Dominic Village, and Jewish Federation. The listed grant purposes were “charitable contributions.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold Hidalgo, Leonard Weiner, Anna Marie Hidalgo, and Barby Weiner as directors.
The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Marie Hidalgo
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Barby Weiner
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Harold Hidalgo
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Leonard Weiner
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Harold Hidalgo (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation
How much does The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation give each year?
The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation gave $270K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 21 grants.
What is The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $10,365, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation give grants?
The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (20 grants).
Who are The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Houston ($25,000), American Associates Ben Gurion University ($20,000) and Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation?
The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $392K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $425K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services says its mission is to care for aged persons, primarily of the Jewish faith. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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