Private foundation · EIN 99-0246427 · Los Angeles, California

Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg 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: 25 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $20K. 68% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$2.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$70M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of ScienceLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$500K
Israel Tennis and Education CenterDeerfield Beach, FLPrograms and facilities$500K
Los Angeles Jewish HealthReseda, CAPrograms and facilities$500K
California Oncology Research InstSanta Monica, CAPrograms and facilities$100K
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterBeverly Hills, CAPrograms and facilities$100K
Saint John Health Center FoundationSanta Monica, CAPrograms and facilities$100K
Smidt Heart Institute at Cedards-SinaiLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$50K
Chabad of Greater Holmby HillsLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$40K
Educate Tomorrow's ParentsRaliegh, NCPrograms and facilities$36K
Sinai TempleLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$25K
The GuardiansLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$25K
Coalition to Abolish Slavery & TraffickingLos Angels, CAPrograms and facilities$20K
Israel Parasport CenterNorthfield, ILPrograms and facilities$20K
American Committee for Shaare ZeNew York, NYPrograms and facilities$18K
American Friends of Migdal OhrNew York, NYPrograms and facilities$18K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYPrograms and facilities$18K
Widows Orphans and DisbaledLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$15K
Cancer Support CommunityLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$10K
Los Angeles Police FoundationLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$10K
Westside Jewish Community CenterLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$10K
Kids of UkraineLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$5,000
The Music CenterLos Angeles, CAPrograms and facilities$5,000
Sinsinawa Dominicans IncSinsinawa, WIPrograms and facilities$2,500
Hillcrest Jewish CenterFresh Meadows, NYPrograms and facilities$1,000
Cadence Park PtsaIrvine, CAPrograms and facilities$500

By state: California 17 · Florida 1 · New York 4 · North Carolina 1 · Illinois 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg 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 Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 25 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Ben B and Joyce E Eisenberg Foundation give?

California (17 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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