The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation is a private foundation in Caldwell, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 8 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 8 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation 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 The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1.5 million in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $1.1 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $14,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orenstein Project (Ra) | Cahritable | $1.5 million |
| Metro Ny Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty | Charitable | $1.1 million |
| Individual | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Columbia University Neuro Opthamology Gift Fund | Educationeducation | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Pet Adoption League | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Beth Hamedrash Anshei H'rubishov | Charitablecharitablecharitable | $5,000 |
| Verona Pba Local 72 | Charitable | $4,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Sue Orenstein
Questions people ask
Does The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Sue Orenstein (Trustee).
What does The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.