Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Eatontown, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New Jersey.
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc gave $26K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. 61% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,507
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,417
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $155
- Total assets
- $3,199
- +126.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (11 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 33 Valley Forge, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Phone: (732) 241-3909
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe Inc ($21K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 10% to recipients in New York. The filing lists 0% for Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 18 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $149; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $115 first-time, $522 repeat.
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 155% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $5K (2021) to $29K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe Inc Eatontown, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $20,720 |
| Hatzalah Volunteer EMS Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $1,063 |
| Hillel Yeshiva Ocean, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $625 |
| DSN Community Center Oakhurst, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $522 |
| New York Cancer Center Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $395 |
| Bridge Acadamy Lawrenceville, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $180 |
| Young Shaare Tefilah Elberon, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $180 |
| Ahavat Chaim Vachesed Deal, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $180 |
| Various Charity Organizations Various, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $130 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,199 | $30,800 | $29,015 | $25,507 | 18 | $25,507 | $127 |
| 2024 | $1,414 | $28,000 | $30,551 | $29,060 | 17 | $29,060 | $121 |
| 2023 | $3,965 | $27,600 | $25,348 | $22,341 | 13 | $22,341 | $78 |
| 2022 | $1,713 | $9,781 | $12,389 | $10,016 | 10 | $10,016 | $117 |
| 2021 | $4,321 | $5,000 | $6,273 | $4,598 | 8 | $4,598 | $215 |
| 2020 | $5,594 | $7,000 | $16,738 | $16,738 | 9 | — | $275 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $127 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe, Hatzalah Volunteer EMS, Hillel Yeshiva, and Sephardic Bikur Holim; the listed purposes were “unrestricted charitable purpose.”
Among the smaller 2025 recipients, Habayit Home Away From Home says its mission is to provide lodging for guests whose family members are receiving treatment at area hospitals. American Friends of Kupat Ha'ir says it raises funds for religious, charitable, and educational institutions to support people in need in Israel and the United States. Chai Lifeline describes itself as a health support network assisting children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $25,507 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3 to $20,720, with a median grant of $155.
The largest reported grants were $20,720 to Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe Inc. (Eatontown, NJ), $1,063 to Hatzalah Volunteer EMS (Brooklyn, NY), $1,000 to Hillel Yeshiva (Ocean, NJ), and $625 to Sephardic Bikur Holim (Brooklyn, NY). Other listed recipients included DSN Community Center ($522), New York Cancer Center ($395), Bridge Acadamy ($180), Young Shaare Tefilah ($180), and Ahavat Chaim Vachesed ($180).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Tebele, Esther Tebele, and Adela Bouganim as trustees.
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Tebele
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Esther Tebele
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adela Bouganim
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adela Tebele (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc
How much does Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc gave $26K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 17 grants.
What is Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $155, and its average grant was $1,417, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc that year got $149 on average.
Where does Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe Inc ($20,720), Hatzalah Volunteer EMS ($1,063) and Hillel Yeshiva ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc?
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe, Hatzalah Volunteer EMS, Hillel Yeshiva, and Sephardic Bikur Holim; the listed purposes were “unrestricted charitable purpose.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3552422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles & Esther Tebele Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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