S&E Foundation
S&E Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including congregations and other organizations; many grant purposes are described as “to promote activities of organization.”
S&E Foundation at a glance
In short: S&E Foundation gave $333K across 159 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $333,245
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 159
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,096
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $2,642,849
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to S&E Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing states that there is no special application form, and that awards are restricted to charitable organizations. Contact Solomon Steinmetz.
- Contact
Application contact: Solomon Steinmetz
Mailing address: 352 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 782-5769
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S&E Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Khal Minchas Chinuch ($53K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
678 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 676 grants of 678 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 6% to recipients in New Jersey; the filing reports 0% for Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 159 itemized grants.
Cities
How S&E Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 124% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 256% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $149K (2022) to $354K (2024). In 2025 it made 159 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Khal Minchas Chinuch Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $53,036 |
| Cong Toras Moshe Monroe, NY | to promote activities of organization | $27,810 |
| Cong Arye Dbei Iloa Dwishnitza Corp Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $27,070 |
| Via 3 717 LLC Broklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $17,711 |
| Ohr Hatorah Bergenfield, NJ | to promote activities of organization | $14,200 |
| Congregation Yetev Lev D Satmar of 15TH Ave Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $12,865 |
| Via Lynch Street Realty LLC Broklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $10,685 |
| Khal Sanz Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $9,600 |
| Cong Simchas Aron Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $9,200 |
| Bais Yosef Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $9,000 |
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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 | $2,642,849 | $282,331 | $333,436 | $333,245 | 159 | $333,245 | $148,531 | $130,411 |
| 2024 | $2,695,691 | $225,730 | $357,370 | $354,067 | 159 | $354,067 | $117,847 | $120,146 |
| 2023 | $2,827,331 | $292,263 | $271,603 | $271,501 | 82 | $271,501 | $166,354 | $73,437 |
| 2022 | $2,808,139 | $136,719 | $148,619 | $148,528 | 62 | $148,528 | $112,726 | $137,663 |
| 2021 | $2,821,601 | $185,600 | $256,318 | $256,318 | 216 | — | $105,600 | $4,967 |
| 2020 | $2,894,934 | $199,118 | $269,866 | $269,826 | 1 | — | $129,118 | $7,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S&E Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for congregations and other organizations. Ohr HaTorah, which received $14,200 in 2025, describes its own mission as raising and distributing funds to support educational programs and institutions in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 159 grants totaling $333,245. Grants ranged from $5 to $53,036, with a median grant of $200. The largest listed grants included $53,036 to Congregation Khal Minchas Chinuch, $27,810 to CONG TORAS MOSHE, $27,070 to CONG ARYE DBEI ILOA DWISHNITZA CORP, and $14,200 to Ohr Hatorah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Solomon Steinmetz and Esther Steinmetz as trustees.
S&E Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Esther Steinmetz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Solomon Steinmetz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 S&E Foundation
How much does S&E Foundation give each year?
S&E Foundation gave $333K across 159 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $354K across 159 grants.
What is S&E Foundation's typical grant size?
S&E Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $2,096, across 159 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S&E Foundation give grants?
S&E Foundation gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (99 grants), Monsey, NY (18 grants), Monroe, NY (11 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (9 grants).
Does S&E Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 159 grants with a stated purpose on S&E Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Activities of Organization" (159 grants).
Who are S&E Foundation's largest grantees?
S&E Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Khal Minchas Chinuch ($53,036), Cong Toras Moshe ($27,810) and Cong Arye Dbei Iloa Dwishnitza Corp ($27,070), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is S&E Foundation?
S&E Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $333K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does S&E Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for congregations and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S&E Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is S&E Foundation's EIN?
S&E Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3481171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 May 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). S&E Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sande-foundation-morg_a1be135da1f64e5091e3348ee49c33b0
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