Esler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Esler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga Springs, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 30 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 15 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
Esler Family 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 Esler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $477,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $325,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $106,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $97,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tesseract Research Center | General charitable | $300,000 |
| Mindful Philanthropy | General Charity | $250,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Inc | General charitable | $250,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | General charitable | $106,000 |
| Young Life | General Charitable | $97,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Worcester | General charitable | $55,000 |
| Ma Women of Color Coalition | General charitable | $50,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Rank the Vote | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Patriotic Millionaires | General Charity | $25,000 |
| YWCA Central Mass | General charitable | $20,000 |
| C S Lewis Institute | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Standing Stone Ministry | General charitable | $7,500 |
| World Vision | General charitable | $4,200 |
| Detec Together | General charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Esler
- Jeanne Esler
Questions people ask
Does Esler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esler Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Esler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Esler (Treasurer, Clerk & Director) and Jeanne Esler (President & Director).
What does Esler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.