The E&SS Foundation Inc
The E&SS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, community organizations, and religious organizations.
The E&SS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The E&SS Foundation Inc gave $14.2M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $709K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,188,346
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $709,417
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,900
- Total assets
- $93,064,179
- -18.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (54% 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&SS Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Vinitas Partners 1100 Peachtree, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (212) 984-8812
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The E&SS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($7.7M). Together the top 10 received $14.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 141 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (54%) and Florida (34%). Smaller shares went to recipients in New York (7%), Washington, DC (2%), and Oregon (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The E&SS Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $91K; repeat grants $1.1M. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $118K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 334% 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 $8.4M (2020) to $26.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $14.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Education | $7,700,000 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy Inc Palm Beach, FL | Education | $4,500,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Education | $360,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Community | $333,333 |
| Louis D Brandeis Center Inc Washington, DC | Community | $333,333 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Tigard, OR | Education | $330,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc New York, NY | Community | $270,000 |
| Temple Judea of Palm Beach County Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Religious | $200,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defence Forces New York, NY | Community | $35,000 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Community | $20,000 |
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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 | $93,064,179 | $-7,046,733 | $14,341,531 | $14,188,346 | 20 | $14,301,306 | $2,277,612 | $4,283,115 |
| 2023 | $114,569,902 | $12,832,462 | $18,833,988 | $18,532,560 | 20 | $18,642,085 | $2,245,883 | $3,776,606 |
| 2022 | $104,123,303 | $10,330,889 | $24,188,765 | $23,986,582 | 41 | $24,095,907 | $10,146,031 | $5,101,461 |
| 2021 | $118,157,057 | $264,264,546 | $27,175,046 | $26,138,221 | 36 | $26,240,746 | $84,191,034 | $422,516 |
| 2020 | $18,299,810 | $13,176,102 | $8,716,508 | $8,368,133 | 24 | — | $7,216,602 | $833,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The E&SS Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.3M 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 designated for education, community, and religious purposes. Among the grantees, the University of Pennsylvania describes its mission as providing a diverse educational environment, advancing research, and delivering patient care. Palm Beach Day Academy says it educates students in a challenging and compassionate environment. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as combating antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing fair treatment for all. Jewish Federation of Greater Portland says it works to strengthen Jewish communities locally, nationally, overseas, and in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $14,188,346. Grants ranged from $180 to $7,700,000, with a median of $19,900. Its largest reported grants were $7,700,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and $4,500,000 to Palm Beach Day Academy, both for education. Other notable grants included $360,000 to Cornell University, $333,333 to the Anti-Defamation League, $333,333 to the Louis D. Brandeis Center, and $330,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elena Shleifer and Scott L. Shleifer as directors.
The E&SS Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elena Shleifer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott L. Shleifer
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&SS Foundation Inc
How much does The E&SS Foundation Inc give each year?
The E&SS Foundation Inc gave $14.2M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18.5M across 20 grants.
What is The E&SS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The E&SS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $19,900, and its average grant was $709,417, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The E&SS Foundation Inc that year got $91K on average.
Where does The E&SS Foundation Inc give grants?
The E&SS Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (34%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (3 grants).
Does The E&SS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The E&SS Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (13 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).
Who are The E&SS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The E&SS Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($7,700,000), Palm Beach Day Academy Inc ($4,500,000) and Cornell University ($360,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The E&SS Foundation Inc?
The E&SS Foundation Inc reported $93.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The E&SS Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support designated for education, community, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The E&SS Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The E&SS Foundation Inc's EIN?
The E&SS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0666419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The E&SS 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The E&SS Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-eandss-foundation-inc-morg_66fbda3efef84a1fa2e0245532f27a82
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