The Eshe Fund
Accepts applications
The Eshe Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $301,955 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $220,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$301,955
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $283,910 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $283,910 | 16 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $301,955 | 13 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah K Steiner President 401 East 74 Street Apt 9P, New York, NY 10021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 776-5175 |
| What to submit | Letter; request for guidelines |
| Restrictions | Present emphasis: biomedical research, educational scholarships, museum & civic organization support |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Eshe Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $220,000 |
| New York | 10 | $49,955 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund of the Eshe Fund | For charitablepurposes | $220,000 |
| Bedford Research Foundation | For charitablepurposes | $30,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | Museum programs | $30,000 |
| The New York Public Library | Library programs | $5,000 |
| Lehman College Foundation | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Museum programs | $3,500 |
| League of Conservation Voters | Educational programs | $2,000 |
| Long Walk Society of Trinity College | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| The Baruch College Fund | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Museum programs | $650 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | For charitablepurposes | $555 |
| New York Historical Society | Museum programs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah K Steiner
- Elizabeth Steiner
- Rebecca S Weintraub
- Henry H Steiner
- David M S Weintraub
Questions people ask
Does The Eshe Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Eshe Fund give?
$301,955 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Eshe Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah K Steiner (President & Director), Elizabeth Steiner (Director), Rebecca S Weintraub (Treasurer & Director) and Henry H Steiner (Secretary & Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Eshe Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.