Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.3 million in 103 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $700,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8.3 million
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$218 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.4 million the year before.
51% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 86 | $173 million |
| 2024 | $6.4 million | 86 | $200 million |
| 2025 | $8.3 million | 103 | $218 million |
How to apply
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $1.8 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 25 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 18 | $830,000 |
| California | 15 | $780,000 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $460,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $450,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $375,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $195,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Charitable | $700,000 |
| National Association of Community Health Centers | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Mobile Health Care Association | Charitable | $450,000 |
| CitySchools Collaborative | Charitable | $300,000 |
| The Family Van - A Program of Harvard Medical School | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Charitable | $250,000 |
| ClimateHaven Inc | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Coalition for Green Capital | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Groundswell | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Invest in Our Future | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Essential Hospitals Institute | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Learn to Be Foundation | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Charitable | $200,000 |
| City Year | Charitable | $200,000 |
| EduTutorVA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Inclusiv | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Lawyers for Good Government Inc | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Children's Health Fund | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Rare Inc | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Schoolhouse Connection | Charitable | $150,000 |
| UndauntedK12 | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $125,000 |
| SustainEnergyFinance | Charitable | $125,000 |
| The Neurodiversity Alliance | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Wayne State University | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Peer Power Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| School-Based Health Alliance | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Horizons | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Throughline Learning | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich-For Capital Campaign | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Epic Theatre Center Inc (dba Epic Theatre Ensemble) | Charitable | $50,000 |
| National Association of Rural Health Clinics | Charitable | $50,000 |
| National Rural Health Association | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Institute for Nonprofit Practice | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Rachel's Network Inc | Charitable | $35,000 |
| The Poetry Society of America | Charitable | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Get Lit - Words Ignite Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanna Schulman
- John Bendheim Jr
- Anisa Kamadoli Costa
- Edward Estrada
- Kim Bendheim
- Stewart Hudson
- Andrew Bendheim
- Tom Bendheim
Questions people ask
Does Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2025, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanna Schulman (Director), John Bendheim Jr (Treasurer), Anisa Kamadoli Costa (Director) and Edward Estrada (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.