Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manhasset, New York. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York and Florida and organizations working in areas such as the arts, health, and community services.
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc gave $54K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,197
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,204
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $677,985
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (8 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter to Leslie Ettinger. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Leslie Ettinger
Mailing address: 68 Stone Hill Drive South, Manhasset, NY 11030-4428
Phone: (516) 627-0665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($33K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 271 grants of 271 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 14% to recipients in Florida. The remaining reported shares were Georgia (2%), the District of Columbia (1%), and New Jersey (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 45 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $972; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $75 repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $68K (2020). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Donation | $33,000 |
| Metro Opera New York, NY | Donation | $5,275 |
| Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Donationdonation | $5,250 |
| Raymond Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lake Sucess Jewish Center Great Neck, NY | Donation | $967 |
| Glen Oaks Club Old Westbury, NY | Donation | $750 |
| Fdn Fighting Blindness New York, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Northwell Health Fdn New Hyde Park, NY | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $677,985 | $79,258 | $70,509 | $54,197 | 45 | $54,197 | $62,946 | $40,832 |
| 2024 | $667,891 | $72,043 | $70,749 | $54,585 | 53 | $54,585 | $55,879 | $40,144 |
| 2023 | $666,398 | $59,851 | $66,875 | $50,004 | 40 | $50,004 | $42,980 | $38,796 |
| 2022 | $674,413 | $100,375 | $73,182 | $57,369 | 69 | $57,369 | $84,562 | $40,752 |
| 2021 | $648,938 | $68,075 | $78,844 | $61,705 | 64 | $61,705 | $50,936 | $46,883 |
| 2020 | $659,876 | $20,253 | $83,385 | $68,273 | 77 | — | $5,141 | $42,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Glen Oaks Club says it aims to provide members and guests with social, recreational, and dining experiences. Blood Cancer United describes its mission as curing blood cancers and improving patients’ and families’ quality of life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $54,197. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $33,000, with a median of $100. It reported 53 grants totaling $54,585 in 2024 and 40 grants totaling $50,004 in 2023.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $33,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $5,275 to Metro Opera, $5,250 to Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach, $2,000 to Raymond Kravis Center, and $1,500 to Ballet Theatre Foundation. Each was listed with the purpose “DONATION.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Leslie Ettinger is listed as Director on the 2025 filing.
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc is led by Leslie Ettinger, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie Ettinger
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bernard Ettinger (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc
How much does Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc give each year?
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc gave $54K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 53 grants.
What is Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $1,204, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc that year got $972 on average.
Where does Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc give grants?
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (43 grants).
Who are Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($33,000), Metro Opera ($5,275) and Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach ($5,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc?
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc reported $678K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter to Leslie Ettinger. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bernard Ettinger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1557790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
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