The Eshe Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3247309
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Eshe Fund has awarded 140 grants totaling $2,967,973 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $210 to $275,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 13 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 4 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (92%), Putnam Valley (4%), Bronx (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 12% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Eshe Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2024 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programs | 2024 |
| Bedford Research Foundation | $30,000 | Bedford, MA, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2024 |
| The New York Public Library | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2024 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2024 |
| New York Historical Society | $250 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2024 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $650 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2024 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $555 | Bronx, NY, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2024 |
| Lehman College Foundation | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $220,000 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2023 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Bedford Research Foundation | $24,000 | Bedford, MA, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2023 |
| The New York Public Library | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2023 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2023 |
| New York Historical Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2023 |
| Columbia University School Of Law | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Steere | 2023 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $650 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $210 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $550 | Bronx, NY, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2023 |
| Fund For City Of Ny Open Hearts Initative | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $215,000 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Bedford Research Foundation | $22,000 | Bedford, MA, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2022 |
| The New York Public Library | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2022 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $21,000 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| New York Historical Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| Columbia University School Of Law | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Steere | 2022 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Faustman | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Faustman | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $650 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $600 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $300 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $250,000 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Bedford Research Foundation | $22,000 | Bedford, MA, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2022 |
| The New York Public Library | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2022 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $21,000 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| New York Historical Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| Columbia University School Of Law | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Steere | 2022 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Faustman | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Faustman | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $650 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $600 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $300 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $250,000 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2021 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programs | 2021 |
| Bedford Research Foundation | $25,000 | Bedford, MA, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2021 |
| The New York Public Library | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2021 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $22,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2021 |
| New York Historical Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2021 |
| Columbia University School Of Law | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Steere | 2021 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Faustman | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Faustman | 2021 |
| Putnam Valley Public Library | $2,500 | Putnam Valley, NY, US | Library Programs | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $275,000 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2020 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programs | 2020 |
| Bedford Research Foundation | $25,000 | Bedford, MA, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2020 |
| The New York Public Library | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2020 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2020 |
| New York Historical Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2020 |
| Columbia University School Of Law | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Steere | 2020 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Faustman | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Faustman | 2020 |
| Putnam Valley Public Library | $2,500 | Putnam Valley, NY, US | Library Programs | 2020 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $235,000 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2018 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programs | 2018 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $360 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2018 |
| Benjamin N Cardozo School Of Law | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| The New York Public Library | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2018 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2018 |
| New York Historical Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2018 |
| Columbia University School Of Law | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Steere | 2018 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Faustman | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Faustman | 2018 |
| Tufts Univeristy Medical Centerdr Wortis | $40,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Wortis | 2018 |
| Putnam Valley Public Library | $3,000 | Putnam Valley, NY, US | Library Programs | 2018 |
| Kahn Foundation Of Nyc | $500 | Jamaica, NY, US | For Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Carnegie Councilethics & Intl Affairs | $250 | New York, NY, US | For Educationalpurposes | 2018 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $249,561 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2017 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programs | 2017 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $600 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2017 |
| Benjamin N Cardozo School Of Law | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| The New York Public Library | $350 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2017 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2017 |
| New York Historical Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2017 |
| Columbia University School Of Law | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Steere | 2017 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Faustman | $32,941 | Charlestown, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Faustman | 2017 |
| Tufts Univeristy Medical Centerdr Wortis | $35,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Wortis | 2017 |
| Putnam Valley Public Library | $2,500 | Putnam Valley, NY, US | Library Programs | 2017 |
| Proteus Fund | $515 | Amherst, MA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Journalism And Women Symposium | $500 | Grandville, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $241,946 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2016 |
| League Of Conservation Voters | $500 | New York, NY, US | Voting Programs | 2016 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $360 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2016 |
| Benjamin N Cardozo School Of Law | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| The New York Public Library | $350 | New York, NY, US | Library Programs | 2016 |
| Long Walk Society Of Trinity College | $500 | Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $500 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2016 |
| New York Historical Society | $250 | New York, NY, US | Museum Programs | 2016 |
| Columbia University School Of Law | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| The Baruch College Fund | $775 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Steere | 2016 |
| Columbia Grammar And Preparatory School | $500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Faustman | $12,500 | Charlestown, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Faustman | 2016 |
| Tufts Univeristy Medical Centerdr Wortis | $40,000 | Boston, MA, US | Biomedical Researchof Dr Wortis | 2016 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Of The Eshe Fund | $250,000 | Warwick, RI, US | For Charitablepurposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-3247309 |
| Website | http://www.eshefund.org |
| Address | S STEINER 401 EAST 74TH ST New York, NY 10021-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Eshe Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | Sarah K Steiner |
|---|---|
| Director | Elizabeth Steiner |
| Treasurer & Director | Rebecca S Weintraub |
| Secretary & Director | Henry H Steiner |
| Director | David M S Weintraub |
Forms 990-PF
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