Einstrong Foundation
Einstrong Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. It supports work connected to the EinStrong ID (ESi), its proposed global identification and financial platform, and makes grants for activities that include assistance to single mothers, education and poverty alleviation, support for unhoused people, and climate sustainability.
Einstrong Foundation at a glance
In short: Einstrong Foundation gave $961K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $961,240
- +629.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +1366.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,846
- -50.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $2,157,304
- +111.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Einstrong Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 N Lake Ave Suite 405, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 695-2370
Website: https://einstrong.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Einstrong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Omprakash ($187K). Together the top 4 received $239K.
Organizations only. It also paid 40 grants to individuals ($722,165), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 49 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in California (80% of grant dollars), Washington (19%), and Texas (1%). Listed grant purposes also identify activity in Cambodia, Nepal, and South Sudan, as well as support for unhoused people in Pasadena.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
How Einstrong Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2023) to $961K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $961K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 40 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $722,165 |
| Omprakash Seattle, WA | Education and Poverty Alleviation in Nepal and Cambodia | $186,538 |
| Friends Indeed (The Fid Group) Pasadena, CA | Support for Unhoused People in Pasadena, CA | $35,000 |
| Citizens Climate Lobby Coronado, CA | Climate Sustainability | $12,000 |
| Nepal Rising (Daayitwa US) Round Rock, TX | Education and Poverty Alleviation in Nepal | $5,537 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,157,304 | $3,998,162 | $2,912,007 | $961,240 | 44 | $2,892,651 | $10,704 |
| 2023 | $1,017,942 | $1,532,850 | $831,072 | $131,853 | 3 | — | — |
| 2022 | $311,283 | $748,080 | $459,619 | $187,165 | 2 | — | — |
| 2021 | $16,723 | $21,000 | $8,983 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $4,548 | $117,571 | $163,057 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Einstrong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says ESi combines identity verification with financial capabilities and is intended to support aid distribution and economic exchange. Its stated impact areas include climate action and poverty support. The website describes MotherStrong as providing conditional, unrestricted cash directly to single mothers, with children’s school attendance as a condition.
In 2024, the foundation’s grants included support for its ESI MOM PROGRAM, assistance to unhoused people in Pasadena, education and poverty alleviation in Nepal and Cambodia, and climate sustainability. Among its grantees, Omprakash Inc. describes its mission as improving global education through cross-cultural exchange and helping grassroots organizations reach a global audience, recruit volunteers, and receive donations. Citizens’ Climate Lobby describes its mission as mobilizing, educating, and training citizen lobbyists and advocating for climate solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $961,240. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $642,720, with a median of $1,400.
The largest reported grant was $642,720 to grants to individuals in Cambodia for the ESI MOM PROGRAM. Other notable grants included $186,538 to Omprakash for education and poverty alleviation in Nepal and Cambodia; $35,000 to Friends Indeed (The FID Group) for support for unhoused people in Pasadena; $28,045 to grants to individuals in South Sudan for the ESI MOM PROGRAM; and $12,000 to Citizens’ Climate Lobby for climate sustainability. The foundation also reported a $5,537 grant to Nepal Rising (Daayitwa US) for education and poverty alleviation in Nepal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emun Zabihi as chief executive officer, Janet Zakas as chief financial officer, and Clarice Hovsepian as secretary.
Einstrong Foundation is led by Emun Zabihi, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emun Zabihi
Chief Executive Officer
Chairman → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarice Hovsepian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Zakas
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Myanna Dellinger (2023) — Executive Director & In House Cousel
- Former: Taewook Kang (2023) — Head of Engineering
- Former: Rhea Sanchez (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Einstrong Foundation
How much does Einstrong Foundation give each year?
Einstrong Foundation gave $961K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 3 grants.
What is Einstrong Foundation's typical grant size?
Einstrong Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,400, and its average grant was $21,846, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Einstrong Foundation give grants?
Einstrong Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (19%).
Does Einstrong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Einstrong Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to the Unhoused & Those in Need" (38 grants).
Who are Einstrong Foundation's largest grantees?
Einstrong Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Omprakash ($186,538), Friends Indeed (The Fid Group) ($35,000) and Citizens Climate Lobby ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 40 grants to individuals ($722,165), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Einstrong Foundation?
Einstrong Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Einstrong Foundation fund?
The foundation says ESi combines identity verification with financial capabilities and is intended to support aid distribution and economic exchange. Its stated impact areas include climate action and poverty support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Einstrong Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Einstrong Foundation's EIN?
Einstrong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2967762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Einstrong Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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