Winkler Lowy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Winkler Lowy Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $634,565 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$634,565
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$458,900
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $890,220 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $272,780 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $890,220 | 20 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $634,565 | 13 | $458,900 |
How to apply
Winkler Lowy Foundation 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 Winkler Lowy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,800 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $562,765 |
| New York | 3 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Ramah in California Inc | Israeli Programming Fund | $200,000 |
| Camp Ramah in California Inc | To Support the Masah Incentive | $113,960 |
| Milken Community School | Masah Scholarship Fund for Families Working in Jewish organizations | $101,975 |
| American Friends of Reichman University Inc | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | General & Unrestricted | $46,830 |
| Impact Forum Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | 2025-26 Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Belev Echad Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | To Support the Shimmy Kopolovich Project | $10,000 |
| If You Heard What I Heard Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Samuel A Fryer Yavneh Academy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jgive-Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc | To support the building of a soccer field in honor of Guy Karmiel | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Janine Lowy
Questions people ask
Does Winkler Lowy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winkler Lowy Foundation give?
$634,565 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Winkler Lowy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janine Lowy (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Winkler Lowy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.