The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 45-3983093 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$270K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable contributions | $12,500 |
| Adr Southwest | Laredo, TX | Charitable contributions | $12,500 |
| Jewish Community Center | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $12,500 |
| Archdiocese of Galveston | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals | Bellaire, TX | Charitable contributions | $7,500 |
| St Pius X High School | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $7,500 |
| Cancare Inc | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos Inc | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Community Family Centers | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Houston Hillel | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Workfaith Connection | Houston, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Spring Branch Comm Health Ctr | Katy, TX | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas | Austin, TX | Charitable contributions | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $180,750 | 21 |
| 2022 | $515,250 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101466
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3983093
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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