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The E&ss Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Atlanta, Georgia · EIN 460666419

The E&ss Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.2 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $19,900 and the largest $7.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $18.5 million the year before.

40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$18.5 million20$90.6 million
2024$14.2 million20$86.8 million

How to apply

The E&ss Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The E&ss Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$7.7 million
Florida9$4.8 million
New York6$1.0 million
District of Columbia1$333,333
Oregon1$330,000
California2$20,180

Grants paid in 2024

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Education$7.7 million
Palm Beach Day Academy Inc
Palm Beach, FL
Education$4.5 million
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Education$360,000
Anti-Defamation League
New York, NY
Community$333,333
Louis D Brandeis Center Inc
Washington, DC
Community$333,333
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
Tigard, OR
Education$330,000
Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc
New York, NY
Community$270,000
Temple Judea of Palm Beach County Inc
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Religious$200,000
Friends of the Israel Defence Forces
New York, NY
Community$35,000
Mustique Charitable Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Community$20,000
Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue Inc
Palm Beach, FL
Religious$19,800
Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc
Palm Beach, FL
Community$18,000
Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Inc
Palm Beach, FL
Community$18,000
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc
West Palm Beach, FL
Education$18,000
Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Community$10,000
Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County Inc
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Community$10,000
Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc
Palm Beach, FL
Community$10,000
Robin Hood Foundation
New York, NY
Community$2,340
Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Community$360
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Community$180

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The E&ss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The E&ss Foundation Inc give?

$14.2 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $19,900.

Who runs The E&ss Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Elena Shleifer (Director) and Scott L Shleifer (Director).

What does The E&ss Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.

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