Esjay Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Esjay Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $249,580 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,350. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$249,580
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,350
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $240,900 the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $154,576 | 72 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $240,900 | 65 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $249,580 | 64 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Esjay 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.
What Esjay Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $87,406 |
| Colorado | 10 | $62,700 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $32,100 |
| California | 9 | $28,788 |
| Arizona | 4 | $14,900 |
| Texas | 3 | $6,200 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,318 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Public charity support | $40,350 |
| Solidaire | Public charity support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation of America | Public charity support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Weld County | Public charity support | $15,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Public charity support | $14,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Public charity support | $12,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Public charity support | $11,500 |
| Adl | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| National Resource Defense Council | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Sahuarita Food Bank | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Actblue - Everytown Support Fundactblue Charities | Public charity support | $6,606 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance | Public charity support | $6,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Public charity support | $5,100 |
| Oxfam America | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| Border Community Alliance | Public charity support | $4,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | Public charity support | $4,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Public charity support | $3,000 |
| NAACP LDF | Public charity support | $3,000 |
| Sacred Defense Fund | Public charity support | $3,000 |
| Actblue - Naral | Public charity support | $2,500 |
| Honor the Earth | Public charity support | $2,500 |
| The Path Givebutter | Public charity support | $2,318 |
| Network for Good | Public charity support | $2,200 |
| Raices | Public charity support | $2,200 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Public charity support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Public charity support | $2,000 |
| Mountain Valley Horse Rescue | Public charity support | $2,000 |
| Round-Up River Ranch | Public charity support | $2,000 |
| Kunc | Public charity support | $1,500 |
| ASPCA | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Choose Love | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Government Accountability Project (Gap) | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| National Homelessness Law Center | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Sea Legacy (Only One Inc) | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| The Lilith Fund | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Public charity support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathan Grossman
- Lynn Janklow
- Donald Janklow
- Danielle Janklow
- Erin Janklow
Questions people ask
Does Esjay Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esjay Foundation Inc give?
$249,580 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Esjay Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nathan Grossman (Secy, Dir), Lynn Janklow (President, Treasurer, Dire), Donald Janklow (Director) and Danielle Janklow (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Esjay Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and food and hunger.