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Lj Bender Foundation is a private corporation based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. It holds total assets of $5.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $3.8M in 2019 to $5.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and New York. According to available records, Lj Bender Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $644K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $223K in 2020 to $285K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $75K, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$32K
Largest Grant
$73K
Based on 7 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.
Lj Bender Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, DC.
Lj Bender Foundation has distributed a total of $644K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $75K.
Lj Bender Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lj Bender Foundation is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel A Bender | PRESIDENT/ CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa A Bender | V. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melissa A Bender | V. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$332K
Total Assets
$5.8M
Fair Market Value
$6.4M
Net Worth
$5.8M
Grants Paid
$285K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$375K
Distribution Amount
$303K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$644K
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Aief Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater HoustonUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care ServicesUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Grand Teton National Park FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Jackson, WY | $25K | 2023 |
| Methodist Hospital - HoustonUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of West Houston IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| The Jewish Foundation Of Greater TexasUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Beth Yeshurun Cemetery AssociationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $18K | 2022 |
| Seven Acres Jewish SeniorUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $25K | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Service Of HoustonUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $20K | 2020 |
| Holocaust Museum HoustonUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Houston, TX | $10K | 2020 |