Sheena Foundation
Accepts applications
Sheena Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,367 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $180 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,367
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$180
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$513,445
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,090 the year before.
65% 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 | $60,854 | 22 | $457,949 |
| 2024 | $40,090 | 20 | $488,171 |
| 2025 | $10,367 | 20 | $513,445 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joshua Beren 1460 Cedar Row, 1460 Cedar Row, Lakewood, NJ 08701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 370-1230 |
| What to submit | Applications must be submitted in writing and include the uses to which the grant will be placed. There is no uniform application form required. |
| Deadlines | None - applications are reviewed and grants are made continuously. |
What Sheena Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 16 | $9,808 |
| New York | 3 | $460 |
| California | 1 | $99 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Bnos Yaakov | Educational | $5,000 |
| Kollel Hora'ah of America | Religious | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah | Educational | $950 |
| Lakewood Cheder | Educational | $680 |
| Ohr Nosson | Educational | $500 |
| Tashbar of Lakewood | Educational | $400 |
| Friends of Iats | Charitable | $300 |
| Congregation Kol Aryeh | Religious | $225 |
| Chuppa | Charitable | $180 |
| Israel Gives | Charitable | $180 |
| Yeshiva Netzach Hatorah | Educational | $180 |
| Moreshes Bais Yaakov | Educational | $150 |
| Congregation Regesh | Education | $125 |
| Bais Medrash L'torah | Educational | $100 |
| Auditory Oral School of New York | Educational | $100 |
| Stfa Foundation | Charitable | $100 |
| Hashkifa | Charitable | $99 |
| Chai Lifeline | Charitable | $50 |
| Congregation Bais Hatavshil | Charitable | $40 |
| Congregation Lev Avot | Religious | $8 |
Officers and trustees
- Joshua Beren
- Naomi Beren
Questions people ask
Does Sheena Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None - applications are reviewed and grants are made continuously..
How much does Sheena Foundation give?
$10,367 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $180.
Who runs Sheena Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joshua Beren (Trustee) and Naomi Beren (Trustee).
What does Sheena Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.