LJ BENDER FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds unrestricted general support for Jewish educational and community organizations, primarily in New Jersey and Texas.
LJ BENDER FOUNDATION has 37 grants on file funding 15 organizations. Giving increased from $284,294 in 2024 to $333,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $6,049,997.
Total Assets
$6,049,997
Grants (Last Year)
$333,000
Total Grants on File
37
Recipients Funded
15
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $333,000 | 9 | $37,000 |
| 2024 | $284,294 | 11 | $25,845 |
| 2023 | $285,000 | 7 | $40,714 |
| 2022 | $135,586 | 5 | $27,117 |
| 2021 | $145,000 | 5 | $29,000 |
Top Grant Recipients
Washington, DC
Houston, TX
HOUSTON, TX
NEW YORK, NY
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
Showing top 10 of 37 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 6 filing years)
JOEL A BENDER
PRESIDENT/ CHAIR
LISA A BENDER
V. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
MELISSA A BENDER
V. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
IRS Filing History
LJ BENDER FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 6 years, spanning 2020 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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