The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $897K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $46K.
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal at a glance
In short: The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,000
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $897,480
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Frisch School ($18K). Together the top 5 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $63K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Frisch School Paramus, NJ | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Yeshivat Noam School Paramus, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pesach Raymon Yeshiva Edison, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Unit 669 Livingston, NJ | Charitable | $9,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $7,500 |
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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 | $897,480 | $53,326 | $64,952 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $45,767 | $49,127 |
| 2023 | $909,106 | $36,205 | $57,334 | $50,000 | 6 | $50,000 | $28,595 | $47,927 |
| 2022 | $930,235 | $30,941 | $50,860 | $42,000 | 3 | $42,000 | $21,900 | $51,014 |
| 2021 | $950,154 | $46,969 | $64,348 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $37,457 | $53,733 |
| 2020 | $967,533 | $31,207 | $73,203 | $63,000 | 5 | — | $20,771 | $52,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal is led by Jeff Traurig, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Traurig
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Turansky
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Frankel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stuart Susskind (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal
How much does The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal give each year?
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 6 grants.
What is The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal's typical grant size?
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal give grants?
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Paramus, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal's largest grantees?
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal's largest 2024 grantees include The Frisch School ($18,000), Yeshivat Noam School ($10,000) and Pesach Raymon Yeshiva ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal?
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal reported $897K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal's EIN?
The Maurice & Hester Lowenthal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1202968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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