Eba Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-4098940

The EBA Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2000 and based in New York, NY. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, health, community development, and religion.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.1M

+20.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$689K

-29.9% YoY

Grant Count

+23.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

-43.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eba Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily for higher education. Its funding interests encompass:

Education
Health
Community and economic development
Housing development
Religion
Judaism
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides funding across multiple states and cities, including:

States: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania
Cities: Brooklyn, New Haven, New York, Port Washington, Poughkeepsie, Sherman Oaks, Washington

Grant Distribution by State

New York $4.6M (96%)

District of Columbia $123K (3%)

Connecticut $71K (1%)

California $500 (0%)

Colorado $250 (0%)

Pennsylvania $250 (0%)

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia New York Pennsylvania

Cities

Bala CynwydBrooklynNew HavenNew RochelleNew YorkNew YorlPort WashingtonPoughkeepsiePuebloSherman OaksSmithtownStamfordWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2023):

Total Assets: $4,217,459
Total Revenue: $1,024,127
Total Expenses: $1,027,026
Total Liabilities: $0

Assets (2024):

Total Assets: $5,074,091

Staffing:

0 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,074,091	$4,217,459	$4,220,358
Revenue	$1,602,571	$1,024,127	$999,708
Expenses	$745,939	$1,027,026	$1,385,459
Qualifying Distributions	$689,150	$982,600	$1,323,650
Net Investment Income	$430,339	$232,536	$203,953
Distributable Amount	$303,069	$282,663	$278,428

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

129 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ($170,000), Congregation Emanu-el of the City of New York ($100,000), American Jewish Committee ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	PUBLIC CHARITY	$25,000
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	PUBLIC CHARITY	$100,000
THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DC	PUBLIC CHARITY	$25,000
THE JED FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	PUBLIC CHARITY	$10,000
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	PUBLIC CHARITY	$25,000
COLUMBIA BARNARD HILLEL INC NEW YORK, NY	PUBLIC CHARITY	$23,000
NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION FOR SHELTER NEW YORK, NY	PUBLIC CHARITY	$35,000
CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS NEW YORK, NY	PUBLIC CHARITY	$1,500
YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT	PUBLIC CHARITY	$20,000
SCENIC HUDSON INC POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	PUBLIC CHARITY	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustee:

Abigail Black Elbaum (serves on an as-needed basis, without compensation)

The foundation is also supported by the Trust For The Benefit Of Vivian Milstein.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ABIGAIL BLACK ELBAUM	TRUSTEE-AS NEEDED	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 545 Madison Ave Ste 600, New York City, NY 10022-4219

Telephone: 212-339-2100

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eba Foundation fund?

The foundation gives primarily for higher education. Its funding interests encompass: • Education • Health • Community and economic development • Housing development • Religion • Judaism • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Eba Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 33 grants in 2023 • Awarded 26 grants in 2024 totaling $982,000 • Total giving in 2024: $688,900 • Typical award range: $150,000–$750,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York: $340,000 • Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York: $100,000 • SMF Foundation GC: $50,000 **Application Process:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Where does Eba Foundation make grants?

The foundation provides funding across multiple states and cities, including: • **States:** California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania • **Cities:** Brooklyn, New Haven, New York, Port Washington, Poughkeepsie, Sherman Oaks, Washington

What size grants does Eba Foundation award?

In 2024, Eba Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $689K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Eba Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eba Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.