Loewenberg Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Loewenberg Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $689,017 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $181,722. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$689,017
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$181,722
- Assets$18.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $687,195 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $687,195 | 51 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $689,017 | 36 | $18.4 million |
How to apply
Loewenberg Charitable 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 Loewenberg Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $467,237 |
| Florida | 4 | $62,300 |
| Colorado | 2 | $54,050 |
| New York | 1 | $53,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $46,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,250 |
| Missouri | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $181,722 |
| Jewish United Fund | Exempt purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $70,250 |
| amfAR The Foundation for AIDS Research | Exempt purpose of organization | $53,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Exempt purpose of organization | $46,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Exempt purpose of organization | $34,450 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $26,800 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $22,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Exempt purpose of organization | $19,600 |
| The Field Museum | Exempt purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| The Society of Four Arts Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University - Havey Institute | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Exempt purpose of organization | $6,000 |
| 626 Landmark Foundaton | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| The Breakthrough Board | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| College Possible Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Dignitas Ukraine Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Artists in Public Schools | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| The Renaissance Society at the Univ of Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Chicago Cares | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,160 |
| A Better Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Water Safety Patrol of Geneva Lake | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Arts Alliance Illinois | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Exempt purpose of organization | $605 |
| Cultural Council for Palm Beach | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 |
| Geneva Lake Association | Exempt purpose of organization | $250 |
| Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City | Exempt purpose of organization | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Tebbe
- Paula Hoste
- Mark Tebbe
Questions people ask
Does Loewenberg Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Loewenberg Charitable Foundation give?
$689,017 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Loewenberg Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin Tebbe (Director), Paula Hoste (Director) and Mark Tebbe (Director).
What does Loewenberg Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.