The Winkler Lowy Foundation

EIN 843069360

Lake Success, NY 11042 |(800) 839-1754

Total Given 2020–2024
$2.0M
59 grants · $391K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $9K–$50K
grant size
40%
supporter · 12/30 multi-year
repeat
$1.1M
Assets (2024)
30
Distinct Recipients

About

As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2020, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $432,425. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $1,560,039 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2020. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.

Focus Areas

Education Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (800) 839-1754

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $435K $1.1M $10K 11
2021 $148K $884K $20K 10
2022 $210K $599K $-9K 9
2023 $273K $1.9M $1.6M 9
2024 $890K $1.1M $109K 20

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 59 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$9K
Median
$20K
Average
$33K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$144K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

JL
Janine Lowy 5+ yrs
Dir, President, Sec, Treasurer Leadership

Grants Awarded (59 total)

Purpose
Camp Ramah in California Inc Encino, CA $143,745 Funding for one cohort of campers 2020
Milken Community School Los Angeles, CA $137,500 Masah Scholarships for Families Working in Jewish Organizations per the agreement signed and dated May 1, 2022 2024
Camp Ramah in California Inc Encino, CA $135,000 Camp Ramah Emergency Funding 2020
Camp Ramah in California Inc Los Angeles, CA $122,220 Funding for one cohort of campers, as referenced in the commitment letter dated August 31, 2020. 2024
Impact Forum Foundation Encino, CA $110,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Giving Back Fund Inc Boston, MA $100,000 For Giving Group Community for Support for Oketz 2023
Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC $100,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Camp Ramah in California Inc Encino, CA $96,280 Funding for one cohort of campers 2023
Impact Forum Foundation Encino, CA $55,000 The $55,000 gift will be allocated as follows: $5K - CyberWell / $5K - JINSA / $5K - UN Watch / $20K - Natal (the... 2024
Temple Beth Am Los Angeles, CA $50,000 COVID-19 Relief for Pressman Academy 2020
Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC $50,000 Washington Institute internships fund in the Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations 2021
Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC $50,000 Washington Institute internships in the Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations 2022
American Friends of Reichman University Inc New York, NY $50,000 To support Reichman University Reservist Scholarship Fund 2024
Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA $50,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $50,000 Annual Campaign Gift 2024
Jgive-Friends of Asor Fund Usa Inc Jerusalem, None $50,000 To Support Giving Circle JGive- the Project "Starting Anew- Supporting the Rosenfeld Family and the Twins" 2024
Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA $36,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA $36,000 Annual Campaign Gift 2024
Camp Ramah in California Inc Encino, CA $33,220 Funding for one cohort of campers 2022
Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $25,000 COVID-19 Relief Federation CARES Fund 2020
Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $25,000 General & Unrestricted 2021
Milken Community Schools Los Angeles, CA $25,000 2021-2022 Annual Fund 2021
American Friends of I D C New York, NY $25,000 Israel at Heart Ethiopian Scholarship Fund 2022
Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $25,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Milken Community School Los Angeles, CA $25,000 Annual Fund 2023