Eesha Foundation Inc
Eesha Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jamesville, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working with veterans, housing, domestic and sexual violence, libraries, health, food assistance, and animal rescue.
Eesha Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eesha Foundation Inc gave $46K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,500
- +139.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,167
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $764,708
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Eesha Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing says requests should be made in writing, lists no restrictions on awards, and names Salil Gupta MD as the contact for application inquiries.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Salil Gupta Md
Mailing address: 6807 Morehouse Flats Rd, Jamesville, NY 13078
Phone: (315) 430-1765
Email: sgupta@nhacny.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eesha Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clear Path for Veterans ($8K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Texas, 7% each to Pennsylvania and California, and 4% to Maryland. Listed recipients also included Save the Children in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eesha Foundation Inc gives
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Path for Veterans Chittenango, NY | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $7,500 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Houston, TX | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Syracuse, NY | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $5,000 |
| Vera House Syracuse, NY | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $5,000 |
| Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Saylorsburg, PA | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross Liverpool, NY | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $2,000 |
| Community Library of Dewitt Jamesville, NY | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of CNY Syracuse, NY | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $2,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $2,000 |
| Reach CNY Syracuse, NY | Charitable causes supported by foundation. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $764,708 | $54,873 | $66,407 | $45,500 | 21 | $45,500 | $33,861 | $37,477 |
| 2024 | $776,242 | $49,988 | $30,998 | $19,020 | 7 | $19,020 | $38,010 | $45,488 |
| 2023 | $757,252 | $23,534 | $58,263 | $37,253 | 1 | $48,044 | $20,528 | $44,282 |
| 2022 | $791,981 | $33,334 | $12,208 | — | — | — | $20,658 | $47,651 |
| 2021 | $770,855 | $79,957 | $10,936 | — | — | — | $32,190 | $35,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eesha Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Clear Path for Veterans describes its mission as connecting with veterans, military members, and their families and supporting them over time. Vera House says it works to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and other forms of abuse. Habitat for Humanity describes its work as building affordable homes in partnership with lower-income households.
Other 2025 grantees include the Community Library of DeWitt, which describes its purpose as providing library services in its surrounding communities, and REACH CNY, which says it empowers individuals and families to live their healthiest lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $45,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,500, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest grants were $7,500 to Clear Path for Veterans; $5,000 each to Ekal Vidyalaya, Habitat for Humanity, and Vera House; and $3,000 to Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to the American Red Cross, Community Library of DeWitt, Food Bank of CNY, LA Regional Food Bank, REACH CNY, and Save the Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Salil Gupta MD as an officer.
Eesha Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Salil Gupta MD, Officer on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Salil Gupta MD
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Eesha Foundation Inc
How much does Eesha Foundation Inc give each year?
Eesha Foundation Inc gave $46K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 7 grants.
What is Eesha Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Eesha Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,167, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eesha Foundation Inc give grants?
Eesha Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (11%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (7 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Eesha Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Eesha Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable causes supported by foundation." (21 grants).
Who are Eesha Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Eesha Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Clear Path for Veterans ($7,500), Ekal Vidyalaya ($5,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eesha Foundation Inc?
Eesha Foundation Inc reported $765K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eesha Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Clear Path for Veterans describes its mission as connecting with veterans, military members, and their families and supporting them over time. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eesha Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eesha Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eesha Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1571508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Eesha Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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