The Michael & Carol Lowenstein
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including Jewish communal and cultural organizations, a hospital, food assistance, research, and other organizations.
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein at a glance
In short: The Michael & Carol Lowenstein gave $2.8M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $174K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,778,472
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $173,655
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $73,847,742
- +35.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Michael & Carol Lowenstein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 Railroad Avenue 2Nd Floor, Greenwich, CT 06830-6378
Phone: (203) 862-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael & Carol Lowenstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($940K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 80 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to Massachusetts, 4% to recipients listed with the state code PW, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Michael & Carol Lowenstein open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $113K; repeat grants $210K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 $1.7M (2021) to $2.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $940,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $500,000 |
| Larchmont Temple New York, NY | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $405,672 |
| White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $400,000 |
| Braingain Israel Brooklyn, NY | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Broad Institute Inc Cambridge, MA | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Moving Traditions Elkins Park, PW | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| The Afya Foundation of America Inc Yonkers, NY | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Boston, MA | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $25,000 |
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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 | $73,847,742 | $16,347,495 | $2,843,930 | $2,778,472 | 16 | $2,789,167 | $9,145,946 | $3,222,767 |
| 2023 | $54,694,063 | $2,878,726 | $2,848,463 | $2,804,077 | 14 | $2,810,685 | $2,828,219 | $2,738,592 |
| 2022 | $53,707,760 | $3,050,538 | $2,653,026 | $2,437,779 | 17 | $2,442,630 | $2,990,929 | $2,760,694 |
| 2021 | $58,015,180 | $26,889,891 | $1,666,586 | $1,656,118 | 13 | — | $9,980,546 | $2,270,255 |
| 2020 | $36,262,393 | $7,069,817 | $1,968,203 | $1,871,500 | 20 | — | $308,223 | $1,889,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael & Carol Lowenstein reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Feeding Westchester describes its mission as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to address hunger in Westchester County. The Broad Institute says it conducts biomedical research aimed at understanding and treating disease and disseminating scientific knowledge. The Museum of Jewish Heritage describes itself as a living memorial to the Holocaust.
Other 2024 recipients include Braingain Israel, which says it supports Israeli student leadership at U.S. policy schools through tuition aid, mentorship, and peer support; and the Afya Foundation of America, which says it improves global health by delivering unused medical and humanitarian supplies to underserved health systems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $2,778,472. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $940,000, with a median of $75,000.
The largest reported grants included $940,000 to Jewish Communal Fund, $500,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $405,672 to Larchmont Temple, and $400,000 to White Plains Hospital. Other grants included $100,000 each to Braingain Israel, the Broad Institute, Feeding Westchester, and Moving Traditions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael B. Lowenstein and Jeffery Lowenstein as directors, Gino LaBruzzo as secretary, and Li Dick as assistant secretary.
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael B. Lowenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Lowenstein
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gino Labruzzo
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Li Dick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Coleman (2020–2021) — Director
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 Michael & Carol Lowenstein
How much does The Michael & Carol Lowenstein give each year?
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein gave $2.8M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 14 grants.
What is The Michael & Carol Lowenstein's typical grant size?
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $173,655, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael & Carol Lowenstein that year got $113K on average.
Where does The Michael & Carol Lowenstein give grants?
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Who are The Michael & Carol Lowenstein's largest grantees?
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($940,000), UJA Federation of New York ($500,000) and Larchmont Temple ($405,672), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael & Carol Lowenstein?
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein reported $73.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (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 Michael & Carol Lowenstein fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Feeding Westchester describes its mission as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to address hunger in Westchester County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael & Carol Lowenstein?
The foundation 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 Michael & Carol Lowenstein's EIN?
The Michael & Carol Lowenstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5953051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Michael & Carol Lowenstein 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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