The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Delray Beach, FL EIN: 90-0959410

The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including a university, charitable and educational organizations, and organizations working in health and human services.

Key facts about The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation

In short: The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation gave $363K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Rhode Island. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
90-0959410
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$362,975
Grants made (2025)
37
Average grant
$9,810
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
32% first-time grantees (12 of 37, 2025)
Total assets
$1,720,195
Primary geography
Rhode Island (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

-13.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$363K

-5.5% YoY

Grant Count

37

-14.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+9.8% YoY

Is The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation open to new grantees?

32%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 12 of 37 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Bryant University describes its mission as educating and inspiring students to discover their passion and become innovative leaders with character. Alternative Education Foundation says it provides alternative education for children in grades K–12. Breakthrough T1D describes its work as accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.

Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes supporting people in Israel through health, relief, and educational activities (PEF Israel Endowment Funds); transforming lives through education (Broward College Foundation); youth education and environmental stewardship (Florida Fishing Academy); and providing beds and essential furniture to children and families (Sweet Dream Makers).

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $362,975. Grants ranged from $300 to $150,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $150,000 to Bryant University, $25,000 to NCJW Essex County NJ, $20,000 to PEF – Israel Endowment Funds Inc., $18,000 to American Friends of Israel Elwyn, and $15,000 to CASA of Morris & Sussex Counties. The listed grants were designated for general purpose.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, recipients in Rhode Island received 41% of grant dollars, Florida 28%, New Jersey 14%, New York 7%, and Pennsylvania 6%.

Grant Distribution by State

17states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.

Cities

Boca RatonFort LauderdaleNew YorkBoynton BeachSmithfieldDavieLake WorthMorristownWest Palm BeachCastletonCoral SpringsBala CynwydMiamiMountain LakePompano BeachDeerfield BeachMemphisDahlonegaDallasRockville Centre

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K44 grants2020 35 grants2021 39 grants2022 40 grants2023 43 grants2024 37 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2021) to $414K (2023). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $363K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Bryant University: $150KBryant University$150KNCJW Essex County NJ: $25KNCJW Essex County NJ$25KPEF - Israel Endowment Funds Inc: $20KPEF - Israel Endowment FundsInc$20KAmerican Friends of Israel Elwyn: $18KAmerican Friends of IsraelElwyn$18KCASA of Morris & Sussex Counties: $15KCASA of Morris & SussexCounties$15KAlternative Education Foundation: $14KAlternative EducationFoundation$14KSound Start Babies Foundation: $10KSound Start Babies Foundation$10KThe Pap Corps: $10KThe Pap Corps$10KTemple Beth El of Boca Raton: $9KTemple Beth El of Boca Raton$9KALS Association - Florida Chapter: $8KALS Association - FloridaChapter$8K

The largest 2025 recipient was Bryant University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $278K.

Grant Size Distribution

194 grants across all recorded years

189<$50K$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 194 (97%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bryant University Smithfield, RIGeneral Purpose$150,000
NCJW Essex County NJ Roseland, NJGeneral Purpose$25,000
PEF - Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NYGeneral Purpose$20,000
American Friends of Israel Elwyn Bala Cynwyd, PAGeneral Purpose$18,000
CASA of Morris & Sussex Counties Morristown, NJGeneral Purpose$15,000
Alternative Education Foundation Davie, FLGeneral Purpose$13,600
Sound Start Babies Foundation Mountain Lake, NJGeneral Purpose$10,000
The Pap Corps Boynton Beach, FLGeneral Purpose$10,000
Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Boca Raton, FLGeneral Purpose$8,850
ALS Association - Florida Chapter Tampa, FLGeneral Purpose$8,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Grant count
2025 $362,975 37
2024 $384,105 43
2023 $413,698 40
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,720,195$1,981,713$2,689,446
Revenue$412,913$78,754$103,899
Expenses$655,807$685,619$724,347
Qualifying Distributions$639,589$685,619$724,347
Net Investment Income$120,081——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Corey E. Levine and Marc Tanner as executive directors, and Tami Feierstone as secretary/treasurer.

The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation is led by Corey E. Levine, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Corey E. Levine

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    $100K (2020) → $100K (2025)

  • Marc Tanner

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    $100K (2020) → $100K (2025)

  • Tami Feierstone

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    $12K (2020) → $12K (2025)

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Corey E Levine — Ex. DIR.: $100KCorey E LevineEx. DIR.$100KMarc Tanner — Ex. DIR.: $100KMarc TannerEx. DIR.$100KTami Feierstone — Sec/Treasurer: $12KTami FeierstoneSec/Treasurer$12K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Corey E Levine (Ex. DIR.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 15300 S Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (561) 455-0360

Frequently asked questions about The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation

How much does The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation give each year?

The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation gave $363K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $384K across 43 grants.

What is The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation's typical grant size?

The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,810, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation that year got $4K on average.

Where does The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation give grants?

The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation's top state is Rhode Island, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (7 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (6 grants), Boynton Beach, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).

Does The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation's largest grantees?

The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bryant University ($150,000), NCJW Essex County NJ ($25,000) and PEF - Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation?

The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $413K.

What does The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Bryant University describes its mission as educating and inspiring students to discover their passion and become innovative leaders with character. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation?

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 Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation's EIN?

The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0959410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation 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.

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