Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
 
% ANDREW BENDHEIM
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)157 Church Street 19th Floor
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
New Haven, CT06510
A Employer identification number

13-6015951
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 319-0670
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$173,213,876J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 4,056,629 4,056,629  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 9,997,817
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 15,001,348
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 9,997,817
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 14,054,446 14,054,446  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 350,000 24,000   326,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 83,746 4,187   79,559
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 64,436 3,222   61,214
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 57,997 24,046   33,951
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
82,210 55,668   26,542
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
444,982 885   16,814
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
255    
20 Occupancy.............. 26,062 1,303   24,759
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 29,902 961   28,941
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
24,875 3,489   21,386
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,164,465 117,761   619,166
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 6,795,404 6,920,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 7,959,869 117,761   7,539,166
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 6,094,577
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 13,936,685
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 691,166 154,598 154,598
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow677,115
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   300,429 677,115 677,115
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 44,271 16,122 16,122
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 149,087,194 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
172,363,747 		172,363,747
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow3,819
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow1,525   2,294 2,294
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 150,123,060 173,213,876 173,213,876
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 31,134 27,099
18 Grants payable................. 278,582 153,985
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
748,422 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,062,659
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,058,138 1,243,743
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 149,064,922 171,970,133
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 149,064,922 171,970,133
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 150,123,060 173,213,876
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
149,064,922
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
6,094,577
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
16,810,634
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
171,970,133
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
171,970,133
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a VANGUARD FTSE - ALL WORLD INFO AVAILABLE   2023-01-01 2023-11-10
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 15,001,348   5,003,531 9,997,817
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       9,997,817
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 9,997,817
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 193,720
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 193,720
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 193,720
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 113,043
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 113,043
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 80,677
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowCT, NY
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrow  
14
The books are in care ofright arrowANDREW BENDHEIM Telephone no.right arrow (212) 319-0670

Located atright arrow157 CHURCH STREET 19TH FLOORnew havenCT ZIP+4right arrow06510
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
Kim Bendheim Vice President
5.0 		15,000 0 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
Tom Bendheim Treasurer
5.0 		10,000 0 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
Joanna Schulman Director
5.0 		10,000 0 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
John Bendheim Jr DIRECTOR
5.0 		10,000 0 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
Stewart Hudson Executive Director
35.0 		247,600 53,203 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
Andrew Bendheim President
20.0 		35,000 0 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
Anisa Kamadoli Costa Director
5.0 		25,000 0 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
Edward Estrada Secretary
5.0 		25,000 0 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
Danielle Chaloux Program Asst. (through 4/23)
5.0 		18,229 1,713 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
Elaine Wang Program Assistant
5.0 		37,917 8,244 0
157 Church Street 19th Floor
New Haven,CT06510
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
 
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 PROGRAM RELATED LOAN 250,000
2 RECOVERABLE GRANT 125,000
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow375,000
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
160,151,964
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
807,296
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
20,830
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
160,980,090
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
160,980,090
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
2,414,701
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
158,565,389
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
7,928,269
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
7,928,269
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
193,720
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
193,720
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
7,734,549
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
7,734,549
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
7,734,549
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
7,539,166
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
375,000
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
7,914,166
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Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 7,734,549
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 7,815,346
b Total for prior years:2021, 2020, 2019  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022...... 0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 7,914,166
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 7,815,346
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 98,820
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		7,635,729
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023.... 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

A Healthier DemocracyLink Health

12 Mohawk Street
Boston,MA02127 		    Charitable 125,000

A Leadership Journey

PO Box 29163
Providence,RI02909 		    Charitable 10,000

Advocates for Children of New York Inc

151 West 30th Street 5th Fl
New York,NY10001 		    Charitable 10,000

Amanda James Incorporated

94 Mercer Street
New York,NY10012 		    Charitable 5,000

Anti-Defamation League

605 Third Avenue
New York,NY10158 		    Charitable 55,000

Apprentice Learning

PO Box 3000-68
Jamaica Plain,MA02130 		    Charitable 10,000

Barrington Stage Company Inc

122 North Street
Pittsfield,MA01201 		    Charitable 15,000

BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH INC

20 University Road No 700
Cambridge,MA02138 		    Charitable 20,000

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich

4 Horseneck Lane
Greenwich,CT06830 		    Charitable 70,000

Camp Fire National Headquarters

PO Box 573
Columbia,MO65205 		    Charitable 250,000

Capital Good Fund

333 Smith Street
Providence,RI02908 		    Charitable 250,000

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

8700 Beverly Blvd Suite 2416
Los Angeles,CA90048 		    Charitable 25,000

Center for Restorative Justice Works

2350 West Beverly Blvd
Montebello,CA90640 		    Charitable 10,000

Chance Academy

1349 Independence Ct SE
Washington,DC20003 		    Charitable 10,000

Child Mind Institute

101 East 56th Street
New York,NY10022 		    Charitable 10,000

CityBridge Education

600 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington,DC20037 		    Charitable 250,000

Coalition for Green Capital

1875 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington,DC20009 		    Charitable 125,000

Coffee for Good Inc

48 Maple Avenue
Greenwich,CT06830 		    Charitable 5,000

Concern Foundation

11111 Olympic Blvd Ste 214
Los Angeles,CA90064 		    Charitable 10,000

Conservation International

2011 Crystal Drive
Arlington,VA22202 		    Charitable 10,000

Crossroads Rhode Island

58 East 68th Street
New York,NY10065 		    Charitable 10,000

DEPLOYUS Inc

68 Harrison Avenue Ste 605
Boston,MA02111 		    Charitable 10,000

Education Evolving

332 Minnesota Street
St Paul,MN55101 		    Charitable 75,000

Endicott College

376 Hale Street
Beverly,MA01915 		    Charitable 10,000

Epic Theatre Center Inc (dba Epic Theatre Ensemb

55 W 39th Street
New York,NY10018 		    Charitable 50,000

Essential Hospitals Institute

401 Ninth Street NW 900
Washington,DC20004 		    Charitable 250,000

Eye to Eye

50 Broad Street Suite 1702
New York,NY10004 		    Charitable 80,000

Feeding America

161 North Clark Street
Chicago,IL60601 		    Charitable 250,000

Five Frogs Inc

357 Commerce Drive 1142
Fairfield,CT06825 		    Charitable 5,000

Friends of the High Line

820 Washington Street
New York,NY10014 		    Charitable 15,000

Georges River Land Trust

8 North Main Street Ste 200
Rockland,ME04841 		    Charitable 10,000

GreenWave Organization Corp (DBA GreenWave)

315 Front Street
New Haven,CT06513 		    Charitable 25,000

Greenwich Hospital

5 Perryridge Road
Greenwich,CT06830 		    Charitable 10,000

Holocaust Legacy Foundation

41 South Main Street 364
Middleton,MA01949 		    Charitable 20,000

Hour Children Inc

36-11 12th Street
Long Island City,NY11106 		    Charitable 15,000

Hurricane Island Foundation

PO Box 1280
Rockland,ME04841 		    Charitable 15,000

Institute for Nonprofit Practice

144 Gould Street
Needham,MA02494 		    Charitable 30,000

Interstate Renewable Energy Council

125 Wolf Road Ste 207
Albany,NY12205 		    Charitable 100,000

Irish Repertory Theatre

132 West 22nd Street
New York,NY10011 		    Charitable 10,000

Israel Tennis and Education Centers Foundation

165 E 56th Street 2nd FL
New York,NY10022 		    Charitable 20,000

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island

401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence,RI02906 		    Charitable 5,000

Johns Hopkins University

3910 Keswick Road
Baltimore,MD21211 		    Charitable 700,000

Kids in Crisis Inc

One Salem St
Cos Cob,CT06807 		    Charitable 5,000

LEAP Innovations

222 W Merchandise Mart 2300
Chicago,IL60654 		    Charitable 75,000

Liberation Programs Inc

129 Glover Avenue
Norwalk,CT06850 		    Charitable 5,000

Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen

1500 Berger Drive
San Jose,CA95112 		    Charitable 5,000

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

1000 Vin Scully Avenue
Los Angeles,CA90012 		    Charitable 25,000

Lulus Place

12680 High Bluff Drive
San Diego,CA92130 		    Charitable 5,000

Mighty Writers

1501 Christian Street
Philadelphia,PA19146 		    Charitable 225,000

Milken Institute

1250 Fourth Street 2nd FL
Santa Monica,CA90401 		    Charitable 100,000

Mobile Health Care Association

2275 Schuetz Road
St Louis,MO63146 		    Charitable 562,500

National Association of Community Health Centers

7501 Wisconsin Avenue 1100W
Bethesda,MD20814 		    Charitable 400,000

National Mentoring Partnership

201 South Street
Boston,MA02111 		    Charitable 225,000

ONS Foundation for Clinical Research & Education

6 Greenwich Office Park 40 Valley
Greenwich,CT06831 		    Charitable 5,000

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools

1055 Wilshire Boulevard 1850
Los Angeles,CA90017 		    Charitable 75,000

Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR)

PO Box 400960
Cambridge,MA02140 		    Charitable 15,000

PEN America

588 Broadway 303
New York,NY10012 		    Charitable 25,000

Poetry Society of America

119 Smith Street
New York,NY11201 		    Charitable 25,000

POWERMYLEARNING INC

228 Park Avenue S PMB 16373
New York,NY10003 		    Charitable 75,000

Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust

PO Box 364267
San Juan,PR00936 		    Charitable 250,000

Rachel's Network Inc

1200 18th Street NW
New York,NY20036 		    Charitable 25,000

Rhode Island Community Food Bank

200 Niantic Avenue
Providence,RI02907 		    Charitable 10,000

Rhode Island Foundation

One Union Station
Providence,RI02903 		    Charitable 15,000

Riverside Park Conservancy

475 Riverside Drive No 455
New York,NY10115 		    Charitable 25,000

Rocky Mountain Institute

22830 Two Rivers Road
Basalt,CO81621 		    Charitable 250,000

Save the Bay

100 Save the Bay Drive
Providence,RI02905 		    Charitable 5,000

SCAN GROUP

3800 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach,CA90806 		    Charitable 225,000

Sharp Again Naturally

PO Box 713
Larchmont,NY10538 		    Charitable 5,000

Solar United Neighbors

1350 Connecticut Ave Suite 412
Washington,DC20036 		    Charitable 250,000

Squash Haven

70 Tower Parkway
New Haven,CT06511 		    Charitable 5,000

Stamford Health

One Hospital Plaza PO Box 9317
Stamford,CT06904 		    Charitable 10,000

The Burning Man Project

660 Alabama Street 4th FL
San Francisco,CA94110 		    Charitable 5,000

The Family Van - A Program of Harvard Medical Scho

1542 Tremont Street
Boston,MA02120 		    Charitable 562,500

The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan

334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street
New York,NY10023 		    Charitable 30,000

The Salem Pantry Inc

PO Box 295
Salem,MA01970 		    Charitable 15,000

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvan

3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia,PA19104 		    Charitable 30,000

Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University

10 Upper Campus Road
Medford,MA02155 		    Charitable 10,000

University of Washington

Box 359505
Seattle,WA98195 		    Charitable 25,000

Urban Acheivers SAFE Schools

154 Centre Street
Boston,MA02124 		    Charitable 20,000

Urban Sustainability Directors Network

1624 Viola Circle
Port Washington,WI53074 		    Charitable 190,000

USC Marshall School of Business

3670 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles,CA90089 		    Charitable 25,000

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

9390 N Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills,CA90210 		    Charitable 25,000

Williams-Mystic

72 Greenmanville Ave
Mystic,CT06355 		    Charitable 15,000

World Jewish relief USA

1350 Avenue of the Americas
New York,NY10019 		    Charitable 10,000

Year Up

1342 Florida Avenue NW
Washington,DC20009 		    Charitable 35,000

YWCA Greenwich Connecticut Inc

259 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich,CT06830 		    Charitable 5,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 6,920,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 4,056,629  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 9,997,817  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   14,054,446  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
14,054,446
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6015951
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6015951
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
OTHER INVESTMENTS FMV 172,363,747 172,363,747

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6015951
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OFFICE EXPENSE 24,875 3,489   21,386


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6015951
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
other income      


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6015951
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 16,810,634


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6015951
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED EXCISE TAX 748,422 981,985
EXCISE TAX PAYABLE   80,674


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6015951
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT FEES 55,583 55,583    
OTHER CONSULTANTS 26,627 85   26,542


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc
EIN:
13-6015951
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX 427,283      
FICA TAX 17,699 885   16,814