The Abe Littenberg Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Lincroft, New Jersey. Established in April 2004, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.2M
-3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$673K
+14.4% YoY
Grant Count
29
+16.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds initiatives focused on:
- Food security for indigent families
- Sustainability and environmental causes
- Active transportation
- Human services
- Support for hospitality workers and restaurants, particularly in Baltimore
The foundation also supports disaster preparedness and relief efforts, food pantries, and beekeeping/organic farming initiatives.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas in:
- New Jersey
- Texas
- Pennsylvania
- Maryland (particularly Baltimore)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $9,192,572 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $672,500 (2024)
Total Expenses: $723,000 (2024)
Revenue: $422,000 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,192,572 | $9,493,496 | $9,935,408 |
| Revenue | $422,203 | $282,705 | $875,525 |
| Expenses | $723,127 | $721,068 | $648,944 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $672,500 | $587,768 | $604,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $544,328 | $187,745 | $868,653 |
| Distributable Amount | $628,100 | $548,502 | $553,344 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERYL LITWACK | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SUSAN LITTENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW LITTENBERG | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARK LITWACK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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