Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,558 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1,305 and the largest $12,550. 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$127,558
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1,305
- Largest grant$12,550
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,392 the year before.
44% 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 | $110,610 | 58 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $106,392 | 60 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $127,558 | 50 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein 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 Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $44,092 |
| Illinois | 14 | $34,000 |
| California | 4 | $23,200 |
| New York | 5 | $13,250 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $8,450 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,210 |
| Montana | 1 | $400 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $300 |
| Utah | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 2 | $106 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NF Forward | To provide funds for cancer research | $12,550 |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | To provide assistance to members of the jewish community | $10,792 |
| Laurence School | To provide education and learning experiences for students | $10,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | To promote medical research | $7,750 |
| Harvard Westlake School | To provide support and assistance to children | $7,500 |
| Breakthrough T1 Diabetes Foundation | To support people with type 1 diabetes | $6,750 |
| Jewish Unitied Fund | To provide funds for israel assistance | $5,200 |
| Camp Tamarack | To support children | $5,000 |
| Howard & Evanston Community Center | To provide resources to support families in the community | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | To support and promote judaism | $5,000 |
| Phase One Foundation | To provide medical research, education and treatment | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | To support community music festival | $5,000 |
| Shalva | To provide assistance for mentally and physically challenged individuals | $5,000 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | To promote education | $3,500 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation | To support research for a dipg/dmg cure | $2,500 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | To promote education | $2,500 |
| Friends of Egoz | Supports the organization activities | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Idf | To support organizational activities | $2,500 |
| March 4AFTERMATH | To provide funds for social welfare | $2,500 |
| Ort America | To provide education services for underserved jewish youth | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of West Palm Beach County | Improving the lives of jewish people in palm beach | $1,850 |
| Farber Hebrew Day School | To provide support to children education | $1,800 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | To provide funds for cystic fibrosis research | $1,500 |
| Winnetka Community Nursery School | To support community nursery school | $1,500 |
| Alpert Jewish Familiy Services | To provide professional care to children, families, and older adults | $1,360 |
| Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills | To support holocaust through educational programs | $1,250 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | To support curing crohn's disease | $1,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | To provide funds to musical education | $1,000 |
| Lake Shore Country Club Education Fund | Education fund | $1,000 |
| Cap & Conquer | To provide funds for cancer side effect assistance | $600 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | To support the community | $500 |
| Christ Community Health Services | To promote community health services | $500 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | To promote education | $500 |
| Individual | To provide support to individuals and families impacted by dementia. | $500 |
| Urban Initiatives | Empowering local youth through sports and play | $500 |
| Casting for Recovery | To provide funds for cancer treatment. | $400 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. | $300 |
| Drive for Life | To support safe driving activites | $300 |
| Children's Miracle Network Hospitals | To provide funds to various organizations | $250 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | To provide funds for cancer treatment. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Connie Lowenstein Colman
- Betsy Lowenstein Feld
- Raymond Lambert
- Dr James M Feld
- James A Colman
Questions people ask
Does Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein Foundation give?
$127,558 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1,305.
Who runs Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Connie Lowenstein Colman (Treasurer / Director), Betsy Lowenstein Feld (President / Director), Raymond Lambert (Secretary) and Dr James M Feld (Vice President / Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Malcolm and Beth Lowenstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.