The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 in New Jersey. Based in Caldwell, NJ, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and distributes grants primarily through investment income to support charitable institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+50.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-2.8% YoY
Grant Count
8
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$325K
+70.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Jewish organizations
- Educational activities
- Medical research
- Human services
- Institutions in support of those in need
Grantmaking
The foundation made eight grants in the most recent reporting year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds charitable institutions in New York and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $2,981,257
- Total revenues: $3,598,273
- Total expenses: $2,600,726
- Total grants and contributions: $3,500,000
- Investment income and dividends: $98,273
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,981,257 | $1,983,710 | $1,441,619 |
| Revenue | $3,598,273 | $3,223,468 | $1,473,561 |
| Expenses | $2,600,726 | $2,681,377 | $4,064,806 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,597,800 | $2,672,893 | $4,062,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $98,273 | $23,468 | $473,561 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $84,023 | $150,206 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN SUE ORENSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 35 Smull Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006-5006
Phone: 973-403-0007
EIN: 22-2806030
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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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