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Lester G Abeloff Foundation is a private corporation based in STROUDSBURG, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Sam Newman. It holds total assets of $24.4M. Annual income is reported at $4.4M. Total assets have grown from $455K in 2011 to $24.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Lester G Abeloff Foundation has made 86 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $450K, with an average award of $33K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$251K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lester G Abeloff Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 86 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, CT, NY.
Lester G Abeloff Foundation has distributed a total of $2.8M across 86 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $33K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $450K.
The application deadline is 9/30. At least 70% of contributions to go to 501(c)(3) exempt charites whose primary purpose is to benefit people of jewish religion or causes.
Lester G Abeloff Foundation is headquartered in STROUDSBURG, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Cahn | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Rebekah Newman | SECRETARY | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Aaron Cahn | DIRECTOR (10/1/22-12/31/22) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason Cahn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$24.4M
Fair Market Value
$32.3M
Net Worth
$24.4M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total: $22.9M
Total Grants
86
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$33K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Of Northeastern PennsylvaniaSUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED | Scranton, PA | $450K | 2022 |
| Jewish Resource Center Of The PoconosSUPPORT OF JEWISH RESOURCES | Stroudsburg, PA | $285K | 2022 |
| Temple Israel Of The PoconosTO REPLENISH THE RESERVE ACCOUNT | Stroudsburg, PA | $152K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg CorpsSUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS | East Stroudsburg, PA | $130K | 2022 |
| Developmental Education Services Of Monroe County IncSUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS | Stroudsburg, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Monroe County Historical AssociationSUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES | Stroudsburg, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Ymca PoconoSUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | Stroudsburg, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Pocono Mountains United WaySUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES | Stroudsburg, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Bais MosheSUPPORT FOR YESHIVATH BETH MOSHE'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Scranton, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Elan Skilled NursingSUPPORT FOR JEWISH MEDICAL SERVICES | Scranton, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Pocono FoundationSUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS | East Stroudsburg, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Monroe County Meals On WheelsSUPPORT TO PROVIDE MEALS TO HOMEBOUND ADULTS | Stroudsburg, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavich Of The PoconosSUPPORT FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY | Stroudsburg, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service Of Northeastern PennsylvaniaSUPPORT OPERATIONS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES | Scranton, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Chai Mitzbah IncSUPPORT FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY | West Hartford, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Stroudsburg - Scholarship FoundationSUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | East Stroudsburg, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Pven Food Pantry And Clothing ClosetSUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES | Saylorsburg, PA | $8K | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationSUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL TRIPS FOR JEWISH YOUNG ADULTS TO ISRAEL | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| B'Nai B'Rith InternationalTO PROMOTE JEWISH UNITY & CONTINUITY | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew UniversityHEBREW UNIVERSITY SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Pocono Area Transitional Housing Inc (Path)SUPPORT OF COSTS FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING | Stroudsburg, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Special Recreation Services IncRECREATION, SOCIALIZATION AND HABILITATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT ADULTS WHO ARE INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED, AUTISTIC AND/OR MENTALLY ILL | Bangor, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Congregation B'Nai HarimRELIGIOUS SUPPORT OF THE CONGREGATION | Pocono Pines, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Sights For HopeSUPPORT FOR GUIDED TRANSPORTATION IN MONROE COUNTY | Stroudsburg, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Pocono Services For Families And ChildrenSUPPORT FOR FAMILY SERVICES | East Stroudsburg, PA | $2K | 2022 |
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