THE EISNER FOUNDATION INC

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

BEVERLY HILLS, CAEIN 954607191 Website

Annual Giving

$10.0M-3% YoY

Grants

140

Median Grant

$25K

Organizations Funded

144

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Eisner Foundation identifies, advocates for, and invests in high-quality and innovative programs that unite multiple generations for the enrichment of our communities; became the only U.S. funder investing exclusively in inter-generational solutions to overcome society's most persistent challenges of inequality, lack of access, and injustice

Focus Areas

youth developmenteducationk-12 educationearly childhood educationafter-school programsarts and performing artsliteracy and tutoringcommunity and neighborhood services

Grant Types

operating supportprogram-specific/project grants

Funded Initiatives

$1,475,000 in grants to six Southern California organizations including $300,000 to Bet Tzedek for Kinship Care Project; $125,000 to CASA of Los Angeles for volunteer court advocates; $300,000 to GOALS for athletics and educational enrichment

How to Apply

Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI) year-round; LOIs reviewed within 30 days; if good fit, sent full grant application; grants typically $100,000-$300,000; Opportunity Grants up to $25,000

Does Not Fund

Geographic restriction to Los Angeles County (with exceptions for longtime relationships and Eisner Prize)

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-3%

$10.0M

Grants

140

Median

$25K

States

2023+8%

$10.4M

Grants

148

Median

$16K

States

2022

$9.6M

Grants

134

Median

$16K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$25K

Typical Grant (Median)

$500

Smallest

$5K

25th Pctile

$100K

75th Pctile

$525K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $100K.

Largest Recent Grants

$525K

2024

DENISON UNIVERSITY

OH · GENERAL

$457K

2024

HEART OF LOS ANGELES

CA · GENERAL

$452K

2024

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION

CA · GENERAL

$430K

2024

EISNER HEALTH

CA · GENERAL

$400K

2024

ONEGENERATION

CA · GENERAL

Geographic Focus

$6.2M73 grants

$2.2M37 grants

$525K1 grants

$265K2 grants

$199K3 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$170.3M

$10.0M(5.9%)

2023

$162.7M

$10.4M(6.4%)

2022

$144.9M

$9.6M(6.6%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.