Esther & Louis Wertenteil Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Esther & Louis Wertenteil Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,741 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $5,054. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,741
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$5,054
- Assets$32,755
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11,686 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $11,686 | 17 | $42,647 |
| 2024 | $10,741 | 14 | $32,755 |
How to apply
Esther & Louis Wertenteil 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 Esther & Louis Wertenteil Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $10,154 |
| Florida | 1 | $286 |
| Illinois | 1 | $180 |
| California | 1 | $85 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $36 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chai Life Linecamp Simcha | General | $5,054 |
| Young Israel of Hillcrest | General | $2,931 |
| Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas | General | $1,500 |
| K'hal Adas Yereim | General | $300 |
| Congregation Torah Ohr | General | $286 |
| Ematai | General | $180 |
| Bonei Olam | General | $100 |
| Queens Jewish Center | General | $100 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General | $85 |
| Young Israel of Holliswood-Boots for Israel | General | $72 |
| Rabbi Meir Baal Haness | General | $54 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $36 |
| Tomchei Shaboss of Queens | General | $25 |
| United Charity Institution of Jerusalem | General | $18 |
Officers and trustees
- Esther Wertenteil
- Aron Wertenteil
- Teena C Rubinfeld
- Mark Wertenteil
Questions people ask
Does Esther & Louis Wertenteil Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esther & Louis Wertenteil Foundation give?
$10,741 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Esther & Louis Wertenteil Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Esther Wertenteil (Trustee), Aron Wertenteil (Trustee), Teena C Rubinfeld (Trustee) and Mark Wertenteil (Trustee).
What does Esther & Louis Wertenteil Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.