The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 recipients included organizations in Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family at a glance
In short: The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family gave $993K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $992,800
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $76,369
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $3,959,788
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Northumberland, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 298-9821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($500K). Together the top 10 received $991K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 83 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 40% to recipients in Tennessee, and 10% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family gives
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 7972% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 467% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $993K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $993K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $500,000 |
| Abes Garden Community Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $150,000 |
| University of Louisville Louisville, KY | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75,000 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Gordon Jewish Communtiy Center Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,500 |
| Nashville Banner Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - JK Jacobs Scholarship Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Hope Station Lavergne, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,959,788 | $190,977 | $1,007,217 | $992,800 | 13 | $995,656 | $188,121 | $213,042 |
| 2024 | $4,776,028 | $3,929,563 | $895,099 | $889,500 | 10 | $892,299 | $326,235 | $171,704 |
| 2023 | $1,741,564 | $24,015 | $75,450 | $69,850 | 9 | $72,650 | $21,215 | $94,934 |
| 2022 | $1,792,999 | $195,398 | $17,865 | $12,300 | 2 | $15,082 | $123,687 | $99,296 |
| 2021 | $1,675,858 | $22,699 | $64,942 | $55,680 | 49 | — | $19,823 | $94,579 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included a university, a public library foundation, a cancer-support organization, a community center, a newspaper, and other charitable organizations.
The Nashville Public Library Foundation describes its mission as helping Nashville Public Library empower the community, ignite children’s imaginations, and foster lifelong learning. Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee says it supports people impacted by cancer and their families and caregivers. Belmont University describes itself as a Christ-centered, student-focused Christian community providing an academically challenging education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $992,800 through 13 grants. Awards ranged from $150 to $500,000, with a median grant of $18,500. The largest grants included $500,000 to Harvard University, $150,000 to Abes Garden Community, $100,000 each to the University of Louisville and Nashville Public Library Foundation, and $75,000 to Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee. Each grant was reported as being “to further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William H. Eskind as president and Ellen Lehman as vice president-secretary.
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family is led by William H. Eskind, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William H. Eskind
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Lehman
Vice President - Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Eskind (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Jane and Richard Eskind and Family
How much does The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family give each year?
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family gave $993K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $890K across 10 grants.
What is The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family's typical grant size?
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family's median grant in 2025 was $18,500, and its average grant was $76,369, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family give grants?
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (40%) and Kentucky (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (8 grants).
Who are The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family's largest grantees?
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family's largest 2025 grantees include Harvard University ($500,000), Abes Garden Community ($150,000) and University of Louisville ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family?
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $996K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family fund?
The foundation’s own filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included a university, a public library foundation, a cancer-support organization, a community center, a newspaper, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family's EIN?
The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1289998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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