Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$70.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.4 million | 1 | $63.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 29 | $68.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 25 | $70.0 million |
How to apply
Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $1.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 4 | $55,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $36,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | Programs and facilities | $500,000 |
| Israel Tennis and Education Center | Programs and facilities | $500,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Health | Programs and facilities | $500,000 |
| California Oncology Research Inst | Programs and facilities | $100,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Programs and facilities | $100,000 |
| Saint John Health Center Foundation | Programs and facilities | $100,000 |
| Smidt Heart Institute at Cedards-Sinai | Programs and facilities | $50,000 |
| Chabad of Greater Holmby Hills | Programs and facilities | $40,000 |
| Educate Tomorrow's Parents | Programs and facilities | $36,000 |
| Sinai Temple | Programs and facilities | $25,000 |
| The Guardians | Programs and facilities | $25,000 |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking | Programs and facilities | $20,000 |
| Israel Parasport Center | Programs and facilities | $20,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Ze | Programs and facilities | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Migdal Ohr | Programs and facilities | $18,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Programs and facilities | $18,000 |
| Widows Orphans and Disbaled | Programs and facilities | $15,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Programs and facilities | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Programs and facilities | $10,000 |
| Westside Jewish Community Center | Programs and facilities | $10,000 |
| Kids of Ukraine | Programs and facilities | $5,000 |
| The Music Center | Programs and facilities | $5,000 |
| Sinsinawa Dominicans Inc | Programs and facilities | $2,500 |
| Hillcrest Jewish Center | Programs and facilities | $1,000 |
| Cadence Park PTSA | Programs and facilities | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer
- Nicholas Thacker
- Norma Bilchik Term End 043025
- Andrew Spitzer Term End 042825
Questions people ask
Does Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer (President/Director), Nicholas Thacker (Treasurer/Secretary), Norma Bilchik Term End 043025 (Director) and Andrew Spitzer Term End 042825 (Director).
What does Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and faith communities.