Lj Bender Foundation
EIN 844017170Total Given 2020–2024
$1.1M
35 grants · $215K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $19K–$46K
grant size
38%
supporter · 8/21 multi-year
repeat
$6.8M
Assets (2024)
21
Distinct Recipients
About
INVESTMENT MANAGER FEE
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(888) 866-3275
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $223K | $6.2M | $1.6M | 7 |
| 2021 | $145K | $6.9M | $1.2M | 5 |
| 2022 | $136K | $6.0M | $299K | 5 |
| 2023 | $285K | $6.4M | $446K | 7 |
| 2024 | $284K | $6.8M | $445K | 11 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 35 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$19K
Median
$25K
Average
$31K
75th Pctl
$46K
Maximum
$75K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MB
Melissa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
JB
Joel a Bender
5+ yrs
President/ Chair
Leadership
MB
Melissa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
JB
Joel a Bender
5+ yrs
President/ Chair
Leadership
JB
Joel a Bender
5+ yrs
President/ Chair
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
MB
Melissa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
MB
Melissa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
JB
Joel a Bender
5+ yrs
President/ Chair
Leadership
MB
Melissa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
LB
Lisa a Bender
5+ yrs
V. President/Director
Leadership
JB
Joel a Bender
5+ yrs
President/ Chair
Leadership
Grants Awarded (35 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aief Education Foundation | Washington, DC | $75,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $75,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2023 |
| Beth Yeshurun Cemetery Association | Houston, TX | $73,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2020 |
| Chabad of West Houston Inc | Houston, TX | $51,294 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2024 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2020 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2021 |
| Methodist Hospital - Houston | Houston, TX | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2021 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services | Houston, TX | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2023 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services | Houston, TX | $50,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2024 |
| Methodist Hospital - Houston | Houston, TX | $42,586 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2022 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | $35,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2022 |
| Chabad of West Houston Inc | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2020 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2020 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2021 |
| Methodist Hospital - Houston | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2023 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Jackson, WY | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2023 |
| Sky High for Kids | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2024 |
| Alexander Jewish Family Services | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2024 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2024 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Jackson, WY | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2024 |
| The Jewish Foundation of Greater Texas | Houston, TX | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Service of Houston | Houston, TX | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2020 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 2023 |