The Eisner Foundation Inc
The Eisner Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. It supports intergenerational programs that bring people of different ages together to address social challenges, with competitive grantmaking generally focused on organizations in Los Angeles County and New York City’s five boroughs.
The Eisner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Eisner Foundation Inc gave $10.0M across 140 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,998,001
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 140
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,414
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $170,305,077
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (34 of 140, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (62% 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 Eisner Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit an LOI through the foundation’s application process. The LOI asks about the organization’s structural challenges, how the grant would support its goals, how it fosters intergenerational connections, and how its mission aligns with the foundation’s.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation accepts LOIs on a rolling, year-round basis. The board meets quarterly to review and potentially approve applications.
- Deadline
- The foundation accepts LOIs on a rolling, year-round basis.
- Contact
Application contact: Trent Stamp Executive Director Co T
Mailing address: 9401 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 735, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 228-6808
Website: https://eisnerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Eisner Foundation Inc
Eisner Foundation - New York City Grants
The Eisner Foundation Inc
Amount
US $100,000 - US $300,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Eisner Foundation Grant Programs - Los Angeles
The Eisner Foundation Inc
Amount
US $100,000 - US $300,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Eisner Prize Fellowship Grant
The Eisner Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Eisner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denison University ($525K). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
682 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 444 grants of 682 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says its competitive grantmaking is generally confined to 501(c)(3) organizations based in or with substantial operations in Los Angeles County or New York City’s five boroughs. The 2024 filing describes award restrictions focused on organizations serving disadvantaged children and seniors in Los Angeles County. In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 22% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 140 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Eisner Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 140 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $7.3M (2020) to $10.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 140 grants totaling $10.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University Granville, OH | General | $525,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General | $456,667 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | General | $451,500 |
| Eisner Health Los Angeles, CA | General | $430,000 |
| Onegeneration Van Nuys, CA | General | $400,000 |
| United Neighborhood Houses of New York New York, NY | General | $300,000 |
| The Regents of the University of CA LA Los Angeles, CA | General | $261,014 |
| Goodfoundation New York, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Reading Partners Los Angeles, CA | General | $250,000 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | General | $250,000 |
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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 | $170,305,077 | $21,701,643 | $14,084,794 | $9,998,001 | 140 | $10,966,986 | $18,535,040 | $10,278,249 |
| 2023 | $162,700,443 | $31,273,986 | $13,431,845 | $10,354,848 | 148 | $11,315,766 | $13,717,435 | $8,454,697 |
| 2022 | $144,857,545 | $3,671,615 | $12,593,467 | $9,581,788 | 134 | $10,495,278 | $1,958,762 | $9,052,619 |
| 2021 | $153,777,496 | $27,818,039 | $10,335,173 | $7,588,341 | 121 | $8,422,708 | $26,213,963 | $9,331,703 |
| 2020 | $136,306,402 | $20,018,715 | $10,127,571 | $7,339,773 | 139 | — | $18,621,318 | $8,351,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eisner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10.3M 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 foundation’s mission is to identify, advocate for, and invest in high-quality and innovative programs that unite multiple generations for the enrichment of communities. Its website lists education, arts, mentorship, healthcare, grandfamilies, and community development as examples of areas where intergenerational connection can address social problems. Programs must engage multiple generations; the foundation also seeks effective, innovative work and a commitment to uplifting under-resourced communities.
The 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions reflect varied work. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association describes itself as an arts organization focused on making music accessible and connecting people, including through youth education and community initiatives. Onegeneration says it works to enrich the lives of seniors, children, and families and promote healthy aging. Reading Partners describes its work as providing personalized literacy support to students, while United Neighborhood Houses of New York says it strengthens neighborhood-based services for New Yorkers in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 140 grants totaling $9,998,001. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $525,000, with a median of $25,000. Its website says grants typically range from $100,000 to $300,000 for established organizations in Los Angeles County; it also describes Opportunity Grants of up to $25,000 for smaller organizations or larger organizations starting new intergenerational initiatives.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $525,000 to Denison University, $456,667 to Heart of Los Angeles, $451,500 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, $430,000 to Eisner Health, and $400,000 to Onegeneration. The listed purposes for these awards were general support.
The foundation offers general operating, project, and capital project grants. Its website also describes capacity-building support. Its application process begins with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI); applicants are notified of their status within 30 days, and successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal and schedule a site visit. Full proposals go to the board for review, and progress or final reports are requested one year after approval. The 2024 filing says formal application instructions are on the foundation’s website and that awards are restricted to organizations serving disadvantaged children and seniors in Los Angeles County.
The Eisner Prize Fellowship supports leaders developing projects in intergenerational connection, with awards of up to $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael D. Eisner as director, Jane B. Eisner as president, Michael B. Eisner as vice president, Eric D. Eisner as CFO, Anders D. Eisner as secretary, and Trent Stamp as executive director.
The Eisner Foundation Inc is led by Trent Stamp, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Trent Stamp
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$397K (2020) → $469K (2024)
Jane B. Eisner
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Eisner
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anders D. Eisner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric D. Eisner
CFO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $469K, to Trent Stamp (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Eisner Foundation Inc
How much does The Eisner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Eisner Foundation Inc gave $10.0M across 140 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.4M across 148 grants.
What is The Eisner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Eisner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $71,414, across 140 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eisner Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Eisner Foundation Inc give grants?
The Eisner Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Ohio (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (39 grants), New York, NY (28 grants), Laguna Beach, CA (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Eisner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Eisner Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (113 of 140) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Specific" (27 grants).
Who are The Eisner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Eisner Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Denison University ($525,000), Heart of Los Angeles ($456,667) and Los Angeles Philharmonic Association ($451,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eisner Foundation Inc?
The Eisner Foundation Inc reported $170.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eisner Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to identify, advocate for, and invest in high-quality and innovative programs that unite multiple generations for the enrichment of communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eisner Foundation Inc?
Submit an LOI through the foundation’s application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eisner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Eisner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4607191. 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 October 2026.
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