The Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation
The Lester M and Sally Entin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1997 and based in Livingston, New Jersey. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as an independent private foundation. The foundation was established by Lester Entin, a real estate mogul who headed Lester M. Entin Associates, and his wife Sally. The foundation continues to be run by family members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$308K
-8.7% YoY
Grant Count
27
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a public website or published mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation primarily supports:
- Jewish organizations and causes — This represents a significant priority area for the foundation
- Health organizations
- Education
- Human services
Notable Jewish Causes Support
The Entins maintained strong ties to Jewish institutions and causes. Past local Jewish grantees have included Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, the Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey, and the National Council of Jewish Women. The Entins were heavily involved with Tel Aviv University, where Lester served as vice chairman of the international board of governors. The university houses several facilities named after the Entins, including the Lester and Sally Entin Square, the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities, and the Lester and Sally Entin Fund for Medical Research in the Area of Pernicious Anemia.
Grantmaking
The foundation **does not accept unsolicited applications or letters of intent**. It operates on an invite-only basis and requires a direct approach via networking. The foundation is open to contact regarding general questions but prefers a proactive funding approach rather than responding to unsolicited proposals.
Grant Range
** $5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including major urban centers such as Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities. Funding spans multiple states including California, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas, among others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue
- Total assets (2024): $8,090,000
- Total assets (2023): $8,377,500
- Revenue (2024): $223,323
- Revenue (2023): $2,017,548
- Expenses (2024): $476,457
- Expenses (2023): $583,878
- Total liabilities (2024): $250
Tax Status
The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since July 1997. It is required to file Form 990-PF annually with the IRS.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,092,302 | $8,377,500 | $6,958,389 |
| Revenue | $223,323 | $2,017,548 | $350,285 |
| Expenses | $476,457 | $583,878 | $633,557 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $380,172 | $434,371 | $487,766 |
| Net Investment Income | $127,038 | $1,868,041 | $204,494 |
| Distributable Amount | $442,619 | $383,902 | $427,945 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marc J. Lenner — President, Treasurer, and Director (compensation: $40,000)
- Robert A. Hoberman — Vice President, Secretary, and Director (compensation: $40,000)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC J LENNER | PRES., TREAS. AND DIRECTOR | 5 | $40,000 |
| ROBERT A HOBERMAN | VP, SECT'Y AND DIRECTOR | 5 | $40,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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