Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bronxville, New York. Its 2024 filing lists five grants to charitable organizations in New York and Ohio, supporting organizations in education, health care, and historical work.
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- -99.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $46,287
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 116 Kraft Avenue, Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: (914) 337-3626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva University ($500). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 172 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (80% of grant dollars) and Ohio (20%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $2.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Grant in Support of the Organization's Ongoing Operations. | $500 |
| Warren County Historical Soc Lebanon, OH | Grant in Support of the Organization's Ongoing Operations. | $500 |
| NYU Medical Center New York, NY | Grant in Support of the Organization's Ongoing Operations. | $500 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Grant in Support of the Organization's Ongoing Operations. | $500 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | General Funding | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,287 | $15,850 | $13,266 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $5,133 |
| 2023 | $43,646 | $27,649 | $416,704 | $405,200 | 7 | $405,200 | $16,710 |
| 2022 | $432,137 | $8,295 | $434,821 | $424,000 | 7 | $424,000 | — |
| 2021 | $858,663 | $8,133 | $2,610,824 | $2,582,329 | 77 | $2,582,329 | — |
| 2020 | $3,461,354 | $4,630,947 | $1,782,180 | $1,765,000 | 76 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 recipients included Yeshiva University, which describes its work as providing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and post-doctoral education and training, as well as research and clinical programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $2,500. Each grant was $500. Recipients were Yeshiva University, Warren County Historical Society, NYU Medical Center, Columbia University, and New York Presbyterian Hospital. The grants supported ongoing operations, except for New York Presbyterian Hospital’s grant, which was listed as general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Krystyna B Forst as Treasurer and David Otis Fuller Esq as President & Secretary.
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc is led by David Otis Fuller Esq., President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Otis Fuller Esq.
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Krystyna B. Forst
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc
How much does Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc give each year?
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $405K across 7 grants.
What is Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc give grants?
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant in Support of the Organization's Ongoing Operations." (4 grants).
Who are Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva University ($500), Warren County Historical Soc ($500) and NYU Medical Center ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc?
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 recipients included Yeshiva University, which describes its work as providing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and post-doctoral education and training, as well as research and clinical programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc's EIN?
Esmond Nissim Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4086914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Esmond Nissim 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 2020–2024
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