The Michael & Carol Lowenstein
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein Foundation is a private foundation established in 2007 and based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$73.8M
+35.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-0.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$174K
-13.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Medical research, particularly disease-specific research
Grantmaking
The foundation makes approximately 14-20 grants annually based on recent filing data.
Grant Range
$1,000–$2,140,000
Ready to take the next step with The Michael & Carol Lowenstein?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Palau
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of most recent filings):
- Total assets: $73,847,742
- Total revenues: $2,878,726
- Total expenses: $2,848,463
- Investment income and dividends: $651,540
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $73,847,742 | $54,694,063 | $53,707,760 |
| Revenue | $16,347,495 | $2,878,726 | $3,050,538 |
| Expenses | $2,843,930 | $2,848,463 | $2,653,026 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,789,167 | $2,810,685 | $2,442,630 |
| Net Investment Income | $9,145,946 | $2,828,219 | $2,990,929 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,222,767 | $2,738,592 | $2,760,694 |
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
80 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
Key personnel listed on recent filings include:
- Michael B. Lowenstein (Director)
- Jeffrey Lowenstein (Director)
- Gino LaBruzzo (Secretary)
- Li Dick (Assistant Secretary)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL B LOWENSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFFERY LOWENSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GINO LABRUZZO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LI DICK | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 55 Railroad Ave, Floor 2, Greenwich, CT 06830-6378
Telephone: 203-862-5800
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Christine E Moser Foundation
NEW BRITAIN, CT
Assets
$767K
Grants
7
Total Given
$36K
The Ravengate Foundation
OLD GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
3
Total Given
$70K
Alderman Family Foundation
SALISBURY, CT
Assets
$33K
Grants
5
Total Given
$650
Calf Island Foundation
GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$172K
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
Russel R Taylor Foundation
GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
3
Total Given
$224K
Nancy a Larson Foundation Inc
OLD LYME, CT
Assets
$9K
Grants
8
Total Given
$12K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The Michael & Carol Lowenstein on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities