Eskin Family Foundation
The Eskin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa City, Iowa. It reported 23 grants totaling $34,615 in 2024.
Eskin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Eskin Family Foundation gave $35K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,615
- -66.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +53.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,505
- -78.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $13,852
- -19.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% 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 Eskin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1044 Woodlawn Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: (602) 321-0822
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eskin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Live Arts ($10K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 83 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to New York (38%) and Iowa (34%), followed by Alabama (7%), Florida (6%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eskin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $682; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $35K (2024) to $150K (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Live Arts New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Arts Iowa City Iowa City, IA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Riverside Theatre Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Iowa City Foreign Relations Council Iowa City, IA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Iowa United Nations Association Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Center for Victims of Torture St. Paul, MN | General Support | $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 | $13,852 | $58,571 | $37,005 | $34,615 | 23 | $35,730 | $23,808 | $291 |
| 2023 | $17,136 | $115,512 | $107,802 | $104,450 | 15 | $105,540 | $47,127 | $1,073 |
| 2022 | $58,449 | $182,834 | $81,891 | $78,600 | 14 | $79,665 | $82,880 | $1,668 |
| 2021 | $43,095 | $205,202 | $133,553 | $129,250 | 20 | $130,278 | $86,825 | $3,036 |
| 2020 | $57,812 | $117,715 | $153,051 | $150,000 | 11 | — | $52,437 | $3,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eskin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $291 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing’s stated purpose describes preserving green space and the natural beauty of the Iowa City area, with community programs, classes, and volunteer opportunities. The text names “Harvest Preserve Foundation,” rather than the Eskin Family Foundation.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts and culture, civil liberties, racial justice, human rights, and community services. For example, New York Live Arts describes its mission as supporting dance and movement-based artists; the ACLU of Iowa describes its work as advancing constitutional rights and civil liberties; and the Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $34,615. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $10,000 to New York Live Arts, $5,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, and $2,500 to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Other grants included $2,000 each to Arts Iowa City, Fractured Atlas, Riverside Theatre, and the University of Iowa Center for Advancement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leah R. Eskin as president, Benjamin S. Eskin as vice president, Joshua D. Eskin as treasurer, and Sandra C. Eskin as secretary.
Eskin Family Foundation is led by Leah R. Eskin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leah R. Eskin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin S. Eskin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua D. Eskin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra C. Eskin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Eskin Family Foundation
How much does Eskin Family Foundation give each year?
Eskin Family Foundation gave $35K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 15 grants.
What is Eskin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Eskin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,505, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eskin Family Foundation that year got $682 on average.
Where does Eskin Family Foundation give grants?
Eskin Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (34%) and Alabama (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Iowa City, IA (5 grants), Des Moines, IA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Eskin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eskin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eskin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Eskin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New York Live Arts ($10,000), American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa ($5,000) and Southern Poverty Law Center ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eskin Family Foundation?
Eskin Family Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eskin Family Foundation fund?
The filing’s stated purpose describes preserving green space and the natural beauty of the Iowa City area, with community programs, classes, and volunteer opportunities. The text names “Harvest Preserve Foundation,” rather than the Eskin Family Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eskin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eskin Family Foundation's EIN?
Eskin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3494188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eskin Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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