The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as heritage preservation, health, homelessness, and veterans’ services.
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc gave $9K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $941.5), mostly in New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,415
- -54.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $942
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $420
- Total assets
- $324,547
- +16.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Eprahim Eshaghian 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: 205 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (516) 359-1781
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maimonides Heritage Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% each to recipients in California and Texas, and 5% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $238; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 112% 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 $9K (2024) to $32K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maimonides Heritage Center New York, NY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital New York, NY | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Ketering Cancer Center New York, NY | Contribution | $600 |
| Simeon Weisenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $500 |
| MD Anderson Center Houston, TX | Contribution | $500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Washington, DC | Contribution | $340 |
| Jewish National Fund Rockville Centre, NY | Contribution | $300 |
| Wounded Warrior Project New York, NY | Contribution | $300 |
| Coalition for the Homeless New York, NY | Contribution | $250 |
| Smiletrain Washington, DC | Contribution | $125 |
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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 | $324,547 | $56,323 | $11,365 | $9,415 | 10 | $9,415 | $9,357 | — |
| 2023 | $279,589 | $42,003 | $20,950 | $20,500 | 18 | $20,500 | $8,553 | $18,325 |
| 2022 | $258,536 | $32,976 | $24,368 | $22,720 | 11 | $23,400 | $7,258 | $18,755 |
| 2021 | $250,104 | $23,398 | $14,689 | $10,325 | 12 | $12,345 | $5,169 | $18,027 |
| 2020 | $241,307 | $30,709 | $32,980 | $32,495 | 11 | — | $6,754 | $15,925 |
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 include contributions to organizations with varied missions. Jewish National Fund-USA describes its work as building a prosperous future for Israel and its people, with programs including forestry, water solutions, community building, education and advocacy, research, heritage preservation, and services related to disabilities. The Coalition for the Homeless describes itself as an advocacy and direct-service organization for people experiencing homelessness; its stated work includes emergency food and clothing, eviction prevention, crisis services, and permanent housing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $9,415 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $125 to $5,000, with a median of $420. The largest grants included $5,000 to Maimonides Heritage Center, $1,500 to St Judes Children Hospital, and $600 to Memorial Sloan Ketering Cancer Center.
Other 2024 grants included $500 each to Simeon Weisenthal Center and MD Anderson Center; $340 to US Holocaust Memorial; $300 each to Jewish National Fund and Wounded Warrior Project; $250 to Coalition for the Homeless; and $125 to Smiletrain.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Eshaghian and Joseph Eshaghian as trustees.
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Eshaghian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Eshaghian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Massoud Eshaghian (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc
How much does The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc give each year?
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc gave $9K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 18 grants.
What is The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $420, and its average grant was $942, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc that year got $238 on average.
Where does The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc give grants?
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (5%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (10 grants).
Who are The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Maimonides Heritage Center ($5,000), St Judes Children Hospital ($1,500) and Memorial Sloan Ketering Cancer Center ($600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc?
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc reported $325K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $56K.
What does The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include contributions to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eprahim Eshaghian 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 The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Eprahim Eshaghian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4015292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Eprahim 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.
Data update history
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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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