Private foundation · EIN 37-1500990 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eskenazi Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $825K total, median $825K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$825K
Median grant
$825K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INArt architecture and design$825K

About this foundation

Eskenazi Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Sidney D Eskenazi, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Eskenazi Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Eskenazi Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $825K across 1 grants, a median of $825K.

Where does Eskenazi Family Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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