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The Lester G Abeloff Foundation

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 263528330  ·  Private foundation

The Lester G Abeloff Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $529K in annual giving against $15.3M in assets. This page documents the 186 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Lester G Abeloff Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$529K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.3M
Total assets
186
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Lester G Abeloff Foundation funds

The Lester G Abeloff Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, young adults.

childrendisabledfamiliesyoung adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Lester G Abeloff Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED
Scranton, PA$600K2023
Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED
Scranton, PA$450K2022
Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED $328,000
Scranton, PA$328K2017
Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED $302,000
Scranton, PA$302K2018
Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos
SUPPORT OF JEWISH RESOURCES
Stroudsburg, PA$285K2022
Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROVIDED
Scranton, PA$251K2020
Temple Israel of the Poconos
TO REPLENISH THE RESERVE ACCOUNT
Stroudsburg, PA$152K2022
The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps
SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS
East Stroudsburg, PA$150K2023
Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos
SUPPORT OF JEWISH RESOURCES $133,000
Stroudsburg, PA$133K2018
The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps
SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS
East Stroudsburg, PA$130K2022
Temple Israel of the Poconos
TO REPLENISH THE RESERVE ACCOUNT
Stroudsburg, PA$120K2023
Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Inc
SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
Stroudsburg, PA$100K2023
Elan Skilled Nursing
SUPPORT FOR JEWISH MEDICAL SERVICES
Scranton, PA$100K2023
The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps
SUPPORT OF THE HOMETOWN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS $95,300.
East Stroudsburg, PA$95K2018
Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Inc
SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS $95,000
Stroudsburg, PA$95K2018

The Lester G Abeloff Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$681K
2018$773K
2020$529K
2022$1.4M
2023$1.4M

How to apply for funding from The Lester G Abeloff Foundation

The Lester G Abeloff Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Lester G Abeloff Foundation

Does The Lester G Abeloff Foundation accept grant applications?
The Lester G Abeloff Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Lester G Abeloff Foundation fund?
The Lester G Abeloff Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Lester G Abeloff Foundation give in grants?
The Lester G Abeloff Foundation reported $529K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 186 grants.
Where is The Lester G Abeloff Foundation located?
The Lester G Abeloff Foundation is based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263528330.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Lester G Abeloff Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Lester G Abeloff Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.