The Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation is a private foundation in Livingston, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $344,045 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $62,000. 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$344,045
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $307,965 the year before.
59% 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 | $332,400 | 27 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $307,965 | 27 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $344,045 | 46 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
The Lester M and Sally Entin 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 Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 23 | $139,500 |
| New York | 10 | $65,045 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $42,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $34,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Breast Cancer Foundation | Donation | $62,000 |
| Food Allergy Science Initiative | Donation | $50,000 |
| Israel Congregation of Manchester | Donation | $30,000 |
| The Pine Crest Fund | Donation | $28,000 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical Center | Donation | $20,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun | Donation | $20,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | Donation | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Donation | $10,000 |
| Tta Empire Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach | Donation | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Scores | Donation | $5,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communications | Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Donation | $5,000 |
| Daughters of Israel | Donation | $5,000 |
| Golda Och Academy Development Office | Donation | $5,000 |
| Pba Local #34 | Donation | $5,000 |
| Elon Womens Lacrosse | Donation | $5,000 |
| Temple B'nai Jeshurun | Donation | $5,000 |
| Armonk Police | Donation | $4,545 |
| Temple Shalom | Donation | $3,000 |
| Community Food Cupboard | Donation | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics of New Jersey | Donation | $2,500 |
| The Comfort Project 360 | Donation | $2,500 |
| Mayor Cohen's Charity Fund | Donation | $2,500 |
| Eric Eliezer Foundation for Hope | Donation | $2,500 |
| Fairlawn Jewish Center | Donation | $2,000 |
| Daughters of Miriam Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Hatzalah of the Rockaways & Nassau | Donation | $1,500 |
| NCJW | Donation | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Metro West | Donation | $1,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Donation | $1,500 |
| Summit Speech School | Donation | $1,500 |
| Erfd Truck Company 1 | Donation | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Golf Fore Veterans | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Jerusalem International Basketball | Donation | $1,000 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Donation | $1,000 |
| Dorset Theatre Festival | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc J Lenner
- Robert A Hoberman
Questions people ask
Does The Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation give?
$344,045 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc J Lenner (Pres., Treas. and Director) and Robert A Hoberman (VP, Sect'y and Director).
What does The Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and food and hunger.