William P and Marie R Lowenstein
William P and Marie R Lowenstein is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $872K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $59K.
William P and Marie R Lowenstein at a glance
In short: William P and Marie R Lowenstein gave $44K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,000
- -50.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,667
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $872,131
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (89% 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 William P and Marie R Lowenstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jerusalem Orphan Home ($24K). Together the top 3 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How William P and Marie R Lowenstein gives
- In 2024 it paid out 137% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $89K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Orphan Home Brooklyn, NY | Program Services | $24,000 |
| Zion Orphan Home Brooklyn, NY | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of TN Memphis, TN | Program Services | $5,000 |
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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 | $872,131 | $113,566 | $166,535 | $44,000 | 3 | $98,188 | $59,378 | $71,556 |
| 2023 | $925,100 | $32,023 | $143,597 | $88,600 | 5 | $116,099 | $19,281 | $68,436 |
| 2022 | $1,038,214 | $21,543 | $55,088 | — | — | $27,544 | $17,338 | $72,126 |
| 2021 | $1,070,318 | $60,875 | $77,770 | — | — | $38,885 | $20,724 | $75,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William P and Marie R Lowenstein reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William P and Marie R Lowenstein's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Gordon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$25K (2024)
Bruce Feldbaum
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Gordon
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gordon
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baruch Gordon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alvin Gordon (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bruce Gordon (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barrie Weiser (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $25K, to Elaine Gordon (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about William P and Marie R Lowenstein
How much does William P and Marie R Lowenstein give each year?
William P and Marie R Lowenstein gave $44K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 5 grants.
What is William P and Marie R Lowenstein's typical grant size?
William P and Marie R Lowenstein's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William P and Marie R Lowenstein give grants?
William P and Marie R Lowenstein gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does William P and Marie R Lowenstein give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on William P and Marie R Lowenstein's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (3 grants).
How large is William P and Marie R Lowenstein?
William P and Marie R Lowenstein reported $872K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William P and Marie R Lowenstein's EIN?
William P and Marie R Lowenstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6037976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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