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Sheena Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKEWOOD, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Joshua Beren. It holds total assets of $513K. Annual income is reported at $37K. Total assets have decreased from $591K in 2011 to $458K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Charitable grants to various educational, religious and charitable organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the irc. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey and New York. According to available records, Sheena Foundation has made 69 grants totaling $167K, with a median grant of $570. Annual giving has grown from $51K in 2020 to $61K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $21K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 47 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, New York, Florida, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Sheena Foundation reported 67 individual grants totaling $167,150 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $570. Half of those grants fell between $180 and $3,600. Its largest single grant in the record was $20,600. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $62,504 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in NJ, which received 45 of the 67 grants on record (67 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 47 distinct grantees, 26 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Kollel Hora'Ah Of America ($15,000) and The Yaldeinu School ($10,000).
Computed from 67 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$303
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Charitable grants to various educational, religious and charitable organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the irc.
Charitable grants to various educational, religious and charitable organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the irc. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 69 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, NY, FL.
Sheena Foundation has distributed a total of $167K across 69 grants. The median grant size is $570, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $21K.
The application deadline is NONE - APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AND GRANTS ARE MADE CONTINUOUSLY..
Sheena Foundation is headquartered in LAKEWOOD, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Beren | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Naomi Beren | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$63K
Total Assets
$458K
Fair Market Value
$458K
Net Worth
$458K
Grants Paid
$61K
Contributions
$106K
Net Investment Income
$6K
Distribution Amount
$20K
Total Grants
69
Total Giving
$167K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$570
Unique Recipients
47
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chasdei ShimonCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $21K | 2023 |
| Congregation Lev SimchaRELIGIOUS | Monsey, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Kollel Hora'Ah Of AmericaRELIGIOUS | Marlboro, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Aderes Bais YaakovEDUCATIONAL | Lakewood, NJ | $6K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Neve College For WomenEDUCATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| ZakaRESCUE | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| ShuvuCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Mifal ChesedEDUCATION | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Ohr NossonEDUCATIONAL | Lakewood, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Emek HatorahEDUCATIONAL | Howell, NJ | $960 | 2023 |
| Lakewood ChederEDUCATIONAL | Lakewood, NJ | $685 | 2023 |
| Kollel Avreichim TorontoEDUCATIONAL | Lakewood, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Derech EmunaRELIGIOUS | Brooklyn, NY | $260 | 2023 |
| Congregation Kol AryehRELIGIOUS | Lakewood, NJ | $210 | 2023 |
| ZeffyRELIGIOUS | Middletown, DE | $207 | 2023 |
| Cngregation RegeshEDUCATION | Lakewood, NJ | $176 | 2023 |
| Keren LtalmidosEDUCATION | Lakewood, NJ | $150 | 2023 |
| Congregation Ner YisroelRELIGIOUS | Lakewood, NJ | $101 | 2023 |
| Izman Torah SolutionsRELIGIOUS | Sanford, NC | $100 | 2023 |
| Bnos YaakovEDUCATION | Lakewood, NJ | $100 | 2023 |
| Congregation Bais HatavshilCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | N/A | 2023 |
| Khal ChasidimRELIGIOUS | Lakewood, NJ | N/A | 2023 |
| The Yaldeinu SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Congregation Bais Medrash LetorahRELIGIOUS | Lakewood, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| Hatzolah Of South FloridaRELIGIOUS | Miami, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Bnos Torah InstEDUCATIONAL | Brooklyn, NY | $189 | 2022 |
| Neeman Foundation UsaCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $180 | 2022 |
| Mesoras HatorahEDUCATIONAL | Lakewood, NJ | $150 | 2022 |
| Torah Commuications NetworkEDUCATIONAL | Brooklyn, NY | $120 | 2022 |
| Yotzer OhrEDUCATIONAL | Jacskon, NJ | $100 | 2022 |
| Chabad Of The ShoreRELIGIOUS | Long Branch, NJ | $100 | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes TorahEDUCATIONAL | Lakewood, NJ | $100 | 2022 |
| Lev AvosRELIGIOUS | Lakewood, NJ | N/A | 2022 |
| Cong Bais Yoseph HaleviRELIGIOUS | Lakewood, NJ | $10K | 2021 |
| Camp HascCHARITABLE/MEDICAL | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2021 |
| TashbarEDUCATIONAL | Lakewood, NJ | $600 | 2021 |