Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Eatontown, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,507 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $155 and the largest $20,720. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,507
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$155
- Largest grant$20,720
- Assets$3,199
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,060 the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,341 | 13 | $3,965 |
| 2024 | $29,060 | 17 | $1,414 |
| 2025 | $25,507 | 18 | $3,199 |
How to apply
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $22,915 |
| New York | 9 | $2,574 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $18 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe Inc | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $20,720 |
| Individual | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $1,063 |
| Hillel Yeshiva | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $625 |
| DSN Community Center | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $522 |
| New York Cancer Center | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $395 |
| Individual | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $180 |
| Individual | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $180 |
| Individual | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $180 |
| Various Charity Organizations | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $130 |
| Individual | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $117 |
| Habayit Home Away From Home Inc | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $115 |
| American Friends of Kupat Hair Inc | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $104 |
| Individual | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $64 |
| Yachad | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $53 |
| Sephardic Community Center | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $38 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $18 |
| Deal Mens Mikveh Association Inc | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $3 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Tebele
- Esther Tebele
- Adela Bouganim
Questions people ask
Does Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc give?
$25,507 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $155.
Who runs Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Tebele (Trustee), Esther Tebele (Trustee) and Adela Bouganim (Trustee).
What does Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and health.