The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Staten Island, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $271,325 to charitable organizations.
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc gave $271K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 94% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $271,325
- +286.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,958
- +141.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $9,059,354
- +17.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 94% first-time grantees (15 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% 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 The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1878 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: (718) 390-0555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JP Morgan Donor-Advised Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 45 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to recipients in Tennessee, and 3% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
94%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 16 grantees (94%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 6% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 (2022) to $423K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Donor-Advised Fund New York, NY | Donor-Advised Fund | $100,000 |
| International Crisis Group New York, NY | Preventing & Resolving Deadly Confli | $50,000 |
| Kidzenship Inc Nashville, TN | Media Platform for Teens | $25,000 |
| World Trade Center Performing Arts New York, NY | Revitalization of Lower Manhattan | $21,000 |
| Beit Halochem USA New York, NY | Support Israel's Wounded Veterans | $20,200 |
| America's Future Inc New York, NY | Preserve American Values, Constituti | $12,500 |
| Reelabilities International New York, NY | Showcase Disability-Focused Cinema | $10,000 |
| Voteamerica Washington, DC | Increase Voter Turnout | $7,500 |
| NY Community Fridge Corp New York, NY | Access to Food to Disadvanteged | $7,500 |
| Danang Foundation Corp Jackson Heights, NY | Education, Poverty Allviation, Healt | $5,000 |
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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 | $9,059,354 | $202,454 | $309,658 | $271,325 | 16 | $271,325 | $201,735 | $418,092 |
| 2023 | $7,702,503 | $320,757 | $95,666 | $70,300 | 10 | $70,300 | $206,615 | $416,596 |
| 2022 | $6,765,951 | $199,356 | $74,851 | $43,250 | 6 | $43,250 | $194,287 | — |
| 2021 | $9,331,770 | $341,261 | $155,904 | $133,800 | 5 | $133,800 | $314,937 | — |
| 2020 | $8,163,677 | $-62,074 | $440,579 | $422,500 | 8 | — | $70,681 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $418K 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 went to organizations working in areas including conflict prevention and resolution, arts and culture, support for veterans, voter turnout, food access, education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
For example, the Perelman Performing Arts Center says it cultivates connections between artists and communities through performances and dialogue. NY Community Fridge says it expands dignified access to food in disadvantaged communities, and the Danang Foundation says it works to improve education, alleviate poverty, provide healthcare, preserve culture, and conserve the environment. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $271,325. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Notable grants included $100,000 to JP Morgan Donor-Advised Fund for a donor-advised fund; $50,000 to International Crisis Group for preventing and resolving deadly conflict; $25,000 to KidzEnship Inc for a media platform for teens; and $21,000 to World Trade Center Performing Arts for revitalization of Lower Manhattan. Other grants included $20,200 to Beit Halochem USA for support for Israel’s wounded veterans and $10,000 to ReelAbilities International to showcase disability-focused cinema.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tanaz Eshaghian, Mahrokh Eshaghian, and Houra Yavari as directors.
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Houra Yavari
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mahrokh Eshaghian
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanaz Eshaghian
Director
On filings since 2020
5 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 The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc
How much does The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc give each year?
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc gave $271K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 10 grants.
What is The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $16,958, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc give grants?
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants).
Does The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include JP Morgan Donor-Advised Fund ($100,000), International Crisis Group ($50,000) and Kidzenship Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc?
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $271K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $418K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including conflict prevention and resolution, arts and culture, support for veterans, voter turnout, food access, education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc's EIN?
The E Ike Eshaghian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0711081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The E Ike Eshaghian 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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