Lowen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lowen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,810 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $27,500. 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$123,810
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,200 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,806 | 38 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $116,200 | 34 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $123,810 | 34 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Lowen Family 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 Lowen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 22 | $101,406 |
| New York | 8 | $12,804 |
| California | 2 | $6,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Jewish Federation | To provide support to exempt organization | $27,500 |
| Jewish Family Service | To provide support to exempt organization | $16,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,230 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Assoc of Wa State | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,176 |
| ACLU Foundation of Washington | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Arts Fund | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Urj Camp Kalsman | To provide support to exempt organization | $4,000 |
| Nepal Youth Foundation | To provide support to exempt organization | $3,800 |
| International Rescue Committee | To provide support to exempt organization | $3,500 |
| Northwest Harvest | To provide support to exempt organization | $3,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center | To provide support to exempt organization | $3,000 |
| CCF Cambodian Childrens Fund | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,800 |
| Anti Defamation League | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Farestart | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| KCTS 9 | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Hillel Foundation UW | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Friends Without A Border | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Mary's Place | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Alexander Hamilton Scholars | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,500 |
| Wa State Jewish Historical Society | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,500 |
| Kline Galland Center Foundation | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,500 |
| King County Sexual Assault Res Ctr | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Kuow Pub Radio | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Seattle Theatre Group | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| ALS Association | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the NW | To provide support to exempt organization | $500 |
| Amit Childrens Org | To provide support to exempt organization | $250 |
| Jewishgen Inc | To provide support to exempt organization | $54 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Lowen
- Cathy Lowen
- David Lowen
Questions people ask
Does Lowen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lowen Family Foundation give?
$123,810 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lowen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard Lowen (President), Cathy Lowen (Secretary) and David Lowen (Treasurer).
What does Lowen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and arts and culture.