Lowen Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Lowen Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, arts and culture, health, human services and education.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: Established in 1999, the Lowen Family Foundation is steered by real estate developer Howard Lowen and family. Howard steers Seattle-based Lowen Family Limited Partnership and keeps a low profile. According to tax filings, the Lowen Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, arts and culture, health, human services and education.

Howard’s son served as board chair of Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, which the family steadily supports. Howard’s wife Cathy is a breast cancer survivor, and the Lowens support related organizations such as the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $200 to $36,325. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $64,080. Past grantees include Temple Beth Am, Washington State Jewish Historical Society, Seattle Theatre Group, Northwest Harvest, College Success Foundation, and University of Washington.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Lowen Family Foundation
601 W. Mercer Pl, No 502
Seattle, WA 98119