The Lester G Abeloff Foundation
EIN 263528330
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$6.3M
248 grants · $785K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$10K
grant size
68%
deep partner · 56/82 multi-year
repeat
$32.3M
Assets (2023)
82
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHARLES CAHN
Phone
(570) 236-5875
Deadlines
9/30
How to Apply
APPLICATION OF FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION
Restrictions
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $625K | $15.0M | $348K | 26 |
| 2017 | $681K | $18.3M | $2.8M | 32 |
| 2018 | $773K | $16.1M | $708K | 34 |
| 2019 | N/A | $18.6M | $638K | N/A |
| 2020 | $529K | $19.5M | $583K | 33 |
| 2021 | $849K | $35.8M | $3.3M | 36 |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $30.4M | $1.1M | 43 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $32.3M | $1.4M | 44 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 248 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$25K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$600K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (248 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | $600,000 | SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | $450,000 | SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | $331,500 | SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED $331,500 | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | $328,000 | SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED $328,000 | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | $302,000 | SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED $302,000 | 2018 |
| Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos | Stroudsburg, PA | $285,000 | SUPPORT OF JEWISH RESOURCES | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | $251,000 | SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | $251,000 | SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED | 2021 |
| Temple Israel of the Poconos | Stroudsburg, PA | $239,000 | TO REPLENISH THE RESERVE ACCOUNT | 2021 |
| Temple Israel of the Poconos | Stroudsburg, PA | $152,000 | TO REPLENISH THE RESERVE ACCOUNT | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps | East Stroudsburg, PA | $150,000 | SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos | Stroudsburg, PA | $133,000 | SUPPORT OF JEWISH RESOURCES $133,000 | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps | East Stroudsburg, PA | $130,300 | SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Temple Israel of the Poconos | Stroudsburg, PA | $120,000 | TO REPLENISH THE RESERVE ACCOUNT | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps | East Stroudsburg, PA | $107,500 | SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | $100,000 | SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS | 2021 |
| Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | $100,000 | SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS | 2023 |
| Elan Skilled Nursing | Scranton, PA | $100,000 | SUPPORT FOR JEWISH MEDICAL SERVICES | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps | East Stroudsburg, PA | $95,300 | SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS $95,300. | 2018 |
| Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | $95,000 | SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS $95,000 | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps | East Stroudsburg, PA | $85,000 | SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | $80,000 | SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS $80,000 | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps | East Stroudsburg, PA | $80,000 | SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS $80,000. | 2017 |
| Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | $78,000 | SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS $78,000 | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps | East Stroudsburg, PA | $78,000 | SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS $78,000 | 2016 |