The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation
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.
The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation gave $363K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Rhode Island. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $362,975
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,810
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,720,195
- -13.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (11 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15300 S Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (561) 455-0360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bryant University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 194 (97%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 37 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2021) to $414K (2023). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| NCJW Essex County NJ Roseland, NJ | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| PEF - Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Elwyn Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| CASA of Morris & Sussex Counties Morristown, NJ | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Alternative Education Foundation Davie, FL | General Purpose | $13,600 |
| Sound Start Babies Foundation Mountain Lake, NJ | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Pap Corps Boynton Beach, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose | $8,850 |
| ALS Association - Florida Chapter Tampa, FL | General Purpose | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,720,195 | $412,913 | $655,807 | $362,975 | 37 | $639,589 | $120,081 |
| 2024 | $1,981,713 | $78,754 | $685,619 | $384,105 | 43 | $685,619 | — |
| 2023 | $2,689,446 | $103,899 | $724,347 | $413,698 | 40 | $724,347 | — |
| 2022 | $3,191,728 | $142,814 | $633,762 | $328,880 | 39 | $633,762 | $16,419 |
| 2021 | $3,489,486 | $230,168 | $353,561 | $275,435 | 35 | $353,561 | $294,902 |
| 2020 | $3,744,352 | $192,156 | $642,293 | $350,121 | 44 | — | — |
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.
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
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.
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.
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 November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
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