Einstrong Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Einstrong Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $961,240 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $1,400 and the largest $642,720. 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$961,240
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$1,400
- Largest grant$642,720
- Assets$2.2 million
How to apply
Einstrong 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Einstrong Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 42 | $769,165 |
| Washington | 1 | $186,538 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,537 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Esi mom program | $642,720 |
| Omprakash | Education and poverty alleviation in nepal and cambodia | $186,538 |
| Friends Indeed (The Fid Group) | Support for unhoused people in pasadena, ca | $35,000 |
| Individual | Esi mom program | $28,045 |
| Citizens Climate Lobby | Climate sustainability | $12,000 |
| Nepal Rising (Daayitwa US) | Education and poverty alleviation in nepal | $5,537 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $2,800 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $2,800 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,600 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,600 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,200 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,200 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,200 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,200 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,200 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,200 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,200 |
| Individual | Assistance to the unhoused & those in need | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emun Zabihi
- Janet Zakas
- Clarice Hovsepian
Questions people ask
Does Einstrong Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Einstrong Foundation give?
$961,240 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $1,400.
Who runs Einstrong Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Emun Zabihi (Chief Executive Officer), Janet Zakas (Chief Financial Officer) and Clarice Hovsepian (Secretary).
What does Einstrong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.