EIS Foundation Inc
EIS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Enfield, Connecticut. It made 25 grants totaling $43,000 in 2024, with awards to organizations including a synagogue, Jewish community organizations, a food-security nonprofit, and health-care organizations.
EIS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: EIS Foundation Inc gave $43K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Connecticut. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,720
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $644,231
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to EIS Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written submission to Nedra Mirkin, including the purpose, a financial plan, and an IRS exemption letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Nedra Mirkin
Mailing address: 35 Dartmoor Circle, Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 265-7779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EIS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Adath Israel ($14K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (45%), Massachusetts (33%), New York (12%), New Hampshire (3%), and South Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is EIS Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $78K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Adath Israel Middletown, CT | For General Operating Funds | $14,000 |
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | For General Operating Funds | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Springfield, MA | For General Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Rachel's Table Springfield, MA | For General Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| ETZ Hayim Synagogue Derry, NH | For General Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association Springfield, MA | For General Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT | For General Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| American Red Magen New York, NY | For General Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | For General Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Baystate Health Foundation Springfield, MA | For General Operating Funds | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $644,231 | $40,778 | $48,077 | $43,000 | 25 | $45,250 | $34,551 | $34,685 |
| 2023 | $656,005 | $11,390 | $70,799 | $65,500 | 33 | $68,104 | $17,642 | $32,644 |
| 2022 | $712,244 | $141,557 | $67,704 | $61,000 | 35 | $63,250 | $122,079 | $40,972 |
| 2021 | $637,848 | $99,536 | $83,284 | $74,000 | 41 | $76,250 | $89,302 | $43,757 |
| 2020 | $620,599 | $53,923 | $83,047 | $77,700 | 46 | — | $47,436 | $39,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EIS Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $35K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in different areas. Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts describes its mission as alleviating hunger and reducing food waste through collaborative community food-security efforts. Yale New Haven Hospital says its mission is to provide patient care, teaching, research, and service to its communities. Baystate Health Foundation says it supports Baystate Health’s mission to improve community health with quality and compassion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $43,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $14,000, with a median of $1,000. The listed largest grants included Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown, Connecticut ($14,000); Jewish Federation of North America in New York, New York ($4,000); Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts and Rachel’s Table, both in Springfield, Massachusetts ($2,000 each); and Etz Hayim Synagogue in Derry, New Hampshire ($1,500). The listed grants were for general operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nedra Mirkin as President and Director, and Michael Schwarz as Vice President and Secretary.
EIS Foundation Inc is led by Nedra Mirkin, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nedra Mirkin
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schwarz
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 EIS Foundation Inc
How much does EIS Foundation Inc give each year?
EIS Foundation Inc gave $43K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 33 grants.
What is EIS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
EIS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,720, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does EIS Foundation Inc give grants?
EIS Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (9 grants), Middletown, CT (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Longmeadow, MA (2 grants).
Does EIS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of EIS Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are EIS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
EIS Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Adath Israel ($14,000), Jewish Federation of North America ($4,000) and Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is EIS Foundation Inc?
EIS Foundation Inc reported $644K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does EIS Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in different areas. Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts describes its mission as alleviating hunger and reducing food waste through collaborative community food-security efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from EIS Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is EIS Foundation Inc's EIN?
EIS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6021896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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