Private foundation · EIN 62-1306903 · Nashville, Tennessee

The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation

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: 130 grants paid, $450K total, median $600. 89% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
130
$450K
Median grant
$600
Stays in TN
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 130 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$138K
Jewish Federation of NashvilleNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$40K
NjffNashville, NYTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$28K
Gordon Jewish Community CenterNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$23K
Nashville BalletNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$21K
Nashville ZooNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$18K
The TempleNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$18K
Frist Art MuseumNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$10K
Nashville SymphonyNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$7,000
Nashville Public Library FoundationNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$6,500
Equal Chance for EdNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$6,250
Nashville Repertory TheatreNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$6,000
Planned Parenthood of Tn and N MSNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$6,000
Nashville Humane AssociationNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$5,325
YWCANashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$5,170
Nashville Public Education FoundationNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$5,000
The Ensworth SchoolNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$5,000
University School of NashvilleNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$5,000
Nashville Public RadioNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$4,500
Jewish Family ServiceNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$3,500
Nashville Food ProjectNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$3,500
Nashville Public TelevisionNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$3,000
TpacNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$3,000
MbaNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,600
Abe's GardenNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,500
American Red CrossNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,500
Belcourt TheatreNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,500
Family & Children's ServicesNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,500
Nashville Children's TheatreNashville, NYTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,500
Nashville Surgical SocietyNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,500
Oz ArtsNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,500
West End SynagogueNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,100
New DialectNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$2,000
Adventure Science CenterNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,500
Blair School of MusicNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,500
CheekwoodNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,500
Pet Community CenterNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,500
Alive HospiceNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,200
Akiva SchoolNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Antiques & Gardens ShowNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Arts & Business CouncilNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Backfield in Motion IncNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
CASANashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Conexion AmericaNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Crossroads CampusNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Friends of Warner ParksNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Girl Scouts of Middle TennesseeNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Goodwill Inc of Middle TnNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Greenways for NashvilleNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Make a WishNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
NmaamNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Pencil FoundationNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Second Harvest Food BankNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Tennessee State Museum FoundationNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Tenngreen Land ConservancyNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
The Elephant SanctuaryHohenwald, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
Time to RiseBrewer, METo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
TirrcNashville, TNTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCTo further one or more exempt purposes of the charity$1,000

By state: Tennessee 116 · New York 6 · District of Columbia 2 · Maine 1 · Virginia 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation 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 The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $450K across 130 grants, a median of $600.

Where does The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (116 grants), New York (6 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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