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The Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $6.5 million across 360 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$2.9M
4%

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
$2.1M
3%

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED
$2.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
86
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc?
No. Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc give?
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $6.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 360 grantees. Recent grantees include JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Natural Resources Defense Council Inc, and ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc?
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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