Private foundation · EIN 84-4017170 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lj Bender Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $333K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$333K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jackson Hole Jewish CommunityJackson, WYUnrestricted general$100K
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care ServicesHouston, TXUnrestricted general$50K
Congregation Beth YeshurunHouston, TXUnrestricted general$40K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYUnrestricted general$25K
Sky High for KidsHouston, TXUnrestricted general$25K
Chabad of West Houston IncHouston, TXUnrestricted general$25K
Community Center for the ArtsJackson, WYUnrestricted general$25K
Grand Teton National Park FoundationJackson, WYUnrestricted general$25K
Beth Yeshurun Cemetery AssociationHouston, TXUnrestricted general$18K

By state: Texas 5 · Wyoming 3 · New York 1

About this foundation

Lj Bender Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lj Bender Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lj Bender Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $333K across 9 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Lj Bender Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), Wyoming (3 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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