The Lester G Abeloff Foundation
Historical FunderStroudsburg, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-3528330 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$38.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALL TRUSTEES THROUGH ABELOFF-FOUNDA |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 488, STROUDSBURG PA 18360 |
| Phone | 5702365875 |
| INFO@ABELOFF-FOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION OF FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | 9/30 |
| Restrictions | AT LEAST 70% OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO GO TO 501(C)(3) EXEMPT CHARITES WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO BENEFIT PEOPLE OF JEWISH RELIGION OR CAUSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | Support of humanitarian services provided | $450,000 |
| Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos | Stroudsburg, PA | Support of jewish resources | $190,000 |
| The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Pa Corps | East Stroudsburg, PA | Support of the hometown endowment fund for local operations | $150,000 |
| Developmental Education Services of Monroe County Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | Support of services for disabled individuals | $100,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Moshe | Scranton, PA | Support for yeshivath beth moshe's scholarship program | $70,000 |
| Beth Shalom Academy | Scranton, PA | Support for new classroom construction | $50,000 |
| Temple Israel of the Poconos | Stroudsburg, PA | To replenish the reserve account | $50,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Harim | Pocono Pines, PA | Religious support of the congregation | $30,000 |
| Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms | Lords Valley, PA | Support for jewish community | $30,000 |
| Monroe County Historical Association | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for educational initiatives | $27,500 |
| Elan Skilled Nursing | Scranton, PA | Support for jewish medical services | $25,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | Allentown, PA | Support for community health needs | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | Support operations to provide community services | $20,000 |
| Pocono Services for Families and Children | East Stroudsburg, PA | Support for family services | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Support of educational trips for jewish young adults to israel | $15,000 |
| Chabad Lubavich of the Poconos | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for jewish community | $15,000 |
| Monroe County Meals on Wheels | Stroudsburg, PA | Support to provide meals to homebound adults | $15,000 |
| Pven Food Pantry and Clothing Closet | Saylorsburg, PA | Support for community services | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Support of jewish resources | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Support of jewish resources | $15,000 |
| Chabad Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | Lauderdale by the Sea, FL | Support for jewish community | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of the Poconos Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for community services | $10,000 |
| Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for educational initiatives | $10,000 |
| Jewish Day School of Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Support for jewish education | $10,000 |
| Cheder Menachem | Wilkesbarre, PA | Support for scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Scranton Hebrew Day School | Scranton, PA | Support for school yard and playground improvement project | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of the Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Support of jewish resources | $7,500 |
| B'nai B'rith International | Washington, DC | To promote jewish unity & continuity | $5,000 |
| East Stroudsburg University Foundation | East Stroudsburg, PA | Support for educational initiatives | $5,000 |
| Pocono Area Transitional Housing Inc (Path) | Stroudsburg, PA | Support of costs for temporary housing | $5,000 |
| Pocono Mountains United Way | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for community services | $5,000 |
| Sights for Hope | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for guided transportation in monroe county | $5,000 |
| Special Recreation Services Inc | Bangor, PA | Recreation, socialization and habilitation program for independent adults who are intellectually disabled, autistic and/or mentally ill | $5,000 |
| Church of Saint Matthew | East Stroudsburg, PA | Support for community services | $5,000 |
| Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church | Stroudsburg, PA | Support of the homeless shelter | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Elem | New York, NY | Support of jewish resources | $5,000 |
| Safe Monroe | Delaware Water Gap, PA | Support for family services | $5,000 |
| Feeding Families Food Pantry | Tobyhanna, PA | Support for hvac system | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Monroe County | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for the beneto benefit the monroe county dementia coalition fund | $5,000 |
| Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel | Elkins Park, PA | Support for community services | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Honesdale, PA | Support for social hall renovation project | $5,000 |
| Double Taph Inc | Port Jervis, NY | Support of jewish resources | $5,000 |
| Clymer Library | Pocono Pines, PA | Support for library technology | $4,000 |
| Stroudsburg Rotary Foundation | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for community services | $3,500 |
| Eastern Monroe Public Library | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for literacy initiatives | $2,500 |
| Northampton Community College | Bethlehem, PA | Support for educational initiatives | $2,500 |
| Camp Papillion Animal Shelter | Stroudsburg, PA | Support winston's room kennel | $2,500 |
| Pocono Irish-American Club | East Stroudsburg, PA | Support for community parade | $2,000 |
| Kiwanis of the Poconos-Daybreak | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for community | $1,000 |
| Pocono Bible Church | Mountainhome, PA | Assist with ministry | $1,000 |
| Stroudsburg Area Music Supporters (Sams) | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for musical educational initiatives | $1,000 |
| Metamorphosis Women's Empowerment Initiative | Stroudsburg, PA | Support for family services | $1,000 |
| Brodhead Watershed Association | Henryville, PA | Support for evergreen nature preserve | $500 |
| Pocono Heritage Land Trust | East Stroudsburg, PA | Support for evergreen nature preserve | $500 |
| Stroud Area Regional Police Commission Foundation | East Stroudsburg, PA | Support for community services | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,492,500 | 55 |
| 2024 | $1,313,250 | 55 |
| 2023 | $1,424,750 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349100039
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3528330
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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