The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein is a private foundation based in Caldwell, New Jersey. It made eight grants totaling $2,647,800 in filing year 2025.
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein at a glance
In short: The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein gave $2.6M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $331K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,647,800
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $330,975
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,942,890
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 35 Smull Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Phone: (973) 403-0007
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orenstein Project (Ra) ($1.5M). Together the top 8 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 47 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar distribution lists New York at 42% and New Jersey at 1%. The recipient state associated with the remaining 57% is not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $888K (2019) to $4.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orenstein Project (Ra) | Cahritable | $1,500,000 |
| Metro NY Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty New York, NY | Charitable | $1,100,000 |
| Lyudmila Medvedenko | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Columbia University Neuro Opthamology Gift Fund New York, NY | Educationeducation | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Pet Adoption League Oak Ridge, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Galina Kupriychuk | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Beth Hamedrash Anshei H'rubishov Brooklyn, NY | Charitablecharitablecharitable | $5,000 |
| Verona PBA Local 72 Verona, NJ | Charitable | $4,800 |
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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 | $2,942,890 | $2,613,849 | $2,652,216 | $2,647,800 | 8 | $2,647,800 | $113,849 | $144,299 |
| 2024 | $2,981,257 | $3,598,273 | $2,600,726 | $2,597,800 | 8 | $2,597,800 | $98,273 | — |
| 2023 | $1,983,710 | $3,223,468 | $2,681,377 | $2,672,893 | 14 | $2,672,893 | $23,468 | $84,023 |
| 2022 | $1,441,619 | $1,473,561 | $4,064,806 | $4,062,800 | 9 | $4,062,800 | $473,561 | $150,206 |
| 2021 | $4,031,664 | $3,503,383 | $2,924,680 | $2,922,800 | 8 | $2,922,800 | $3,383 | $189,011 |
| 2020 | $3,452,961 | $2,503,384 | $2,406,680 | $2,404,800 | 7 | — | $3,384 | $163,673 |
| 2019 | $3,356,257 | $1,503,851 | $889,851 | $887,800 | 8 | — | $3,851 | $142,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein reported a distributable amount of $144K 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. Among its 2025 grantees, Second Chance Pet Adoption League describes its mission as rescuing dogs—primarily from local shelters, puppy mills, hoarders, and other neglect situations—and providing housing, care, training, and veterinary services while they await adoption. Verona PBA Local #72 describes its mission as advancing members’ interests, providing aid and legal representation, and promoting social and fraternal activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded eight grants totaling $2,647,800. Grants ranged from $4,800 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $1,500,000 to Orenstein Project and $1,100,000 to Metro NY Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty. Other listed grants included $12,000 to Lyudmila Medvedenko; $10,000 each to Columbia University Neuro Opthamology Gift Fund and Second Chance Pet Adoption League; $6,000 to Galina Kupriychuk; $5,000 to Beth Hamedrash Anshei H'Rubishov; and $4,800 to Verona PBA Local 72.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carolyn Sue Orenstein is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein is led by Carolyn Sue Orenstein, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Sue Orenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Henry Orenstein (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein
How much does The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein give each year?
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein gave $2.6M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 8 grants.
What is The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein's typical grant size?
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $330,975, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein give grants?
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein's largest grantees?
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein's largest 2025 grantees include Orenstein Project (Ra) ($1,500,000), Metro NY Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty ($1,100,000) and Lyudmila Medvedenko ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein?
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein's EIN?
The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2806030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
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