The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation
Invitation OnlyDelray Beach, Florida · EIN 90-0959410 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$363K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Temple Shaarei Shalom | Boynton Beach, FL | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Big Red Foundation | Miami, FL | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Living Sky Foundation | Castleton, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Helping Israel Fund Inc | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| I Heart Dog Rescue | Warren, MI | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sd Marching Eagles Parent Assoc | Coral Springs, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Broward College Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Jacob Ss Zweig Foundation Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Relic Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $3,600 |
| Rotary Club of Coral Springsparkland | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General purpose | $3,600 |
| Sweet Dream Makers | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Florida Fishing Academy | Lake Worth, FL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Adolph & Rose Levis JCC | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $1,900 |
| Handelife Cares Corp | Boynton Beach, FL | General purpose | $1,800 |
| Girl Scouts of Se Florida | Lake Worth, FL | General purpose | $1,800 |
| Kitty Karma of Delray Inc | Delray Beach, FL | General purpose | $1,500 |
| The Education Fund Inc | Miami Lakes, FL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Purple Summer Theater Co | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Signature Gives Back Inc | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $625 |
| First Priority of Broward County Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General purpose | $500 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | Lake Worth Beach, FL | General purpose | $500 |
| Temple Beth Am | Pompano Beach, FL | General purpose | $400 |
| Lynn University Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,975 | 37 |
| 2024 | $384,105 | 43 |
| 2023 | $413,698 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601399349100105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0959410
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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