The Steven & Laurie Eskind
The Steven & Laurie Eskind is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports 130 grants totaling $449,503 to charitable organizations.
The Steven & Laurie Eskind at a glance
In short: The Steven & Laurie Eskind gave $450K across 130 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $449,503
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 130
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,458
- +39.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $5,244,595
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (4 of 130, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Steven & Laurie Eskind
- 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: 2322 Golf Club Lane, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 383-2105
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Steven & Laurie Eskind funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($138K). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
674 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 672 grants of 674 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 7% to recipients in New York. The filing also lists shares of 0% for recipients in Washington, DC, Maine, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 130 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Steven & Laurie Eskind open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 130 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $375; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 $324K (2021) to $450K (2025). In 2025 it made 130 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $138,348 |
| Jewish Federation of Nashville Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| NJFF Nashville, NY | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $28,000 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $22,790 |
| Nashville Ballet Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $21,000 |
| Nashville Zoo Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $18,000 |
| The Temple Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $17,650 |
| Frist Art Museum Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $7,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $6,500 |
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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 | $5,244,595 | $529,151 | $460,974 | $449,503 | 130 | $452,339 | $522,543 | $443,086 |
| 2024 | $5,176,418 | $312,461 | $337,662 | $330,205 | 133 | $332,989 | $307,808 | $394,750 |
| 2023 | $5,201,619 | $275,703 | $463,143 | $436,455 | 135 | $439,526 | $270,904 | $362,117 |
| 2022 | $5,389,059 | $747,494 | $383,793 | $374,594 | 145 | $377,376 | $742,320 | $408,438 |
| 2021 | $5,025,358 | $-293,832 | $333,809 | $324,401 | 131 | — | $131,122 | $383,603 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steven & Laurie Eskind reported a distributable amount of $443K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, Vanderbilt University Medical Center describes itself as an academic health system providing patient care and conducting clinical and translational research. Nashville Ballet says its mission is to create, perform, teach, and promote dance, while the Frist Art Museum says it presents exhibitions alongside educational programs and community outreach.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in community-building and programming rooted in Jewish values (Gordon Jewish Community Center), conservation and animal care (Nashville Zoo), and library programs that support children’s imaginations and lifelong learning (Nashville Public Library Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 130 grants totaling $449,503. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $138,348, with a median of $600. The largest awards included $138,348 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, $40,000 to Jewish Federation of Nashville, $28,000 to NJFF, $22,790 to Gordon Jewish Community Center, $21,000 to Nashville Ballet, and $18,000 to Nashville Zoo. The stated purpose for each of these grants was to further one or more exempt purposes of the recipient charity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Eskind as president and Laurie Eskind as secretary.
The Steven & Laurie Eskind is led by Steven Eskind, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Eskind
President
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Eskind
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Steven & Laurie Eskind
How much does The Steven & Laurie Eskind give each year?
The Steven & Laurie Eskind gave $450K across 130 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $330K across 133 grants.
What is The Steven & Laurie Eskind's typical grant size?
The Steven & Laurie Eskind's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $3,458, across 130 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Steven & Laurie Eskind that year got $375 on average.
Where does The Steven & Laurie Eskind give grants?
The Steven & Laurie Eskind gives mostly in Tennessee: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (108 grants), Nashville, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Franklin, TN (2 grants).
Who are The Steven & Laurie Eskind's largest grantees?
The Steven & Laurie Eskind's largest 2025 grantees include Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($138,348), Jewish Federation of Nashville ($40,000) and NJFF ($28,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Steven & Laurie Eskind?
The Steven & Laurie Eskind reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $452K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $443K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Steven & Laurie Eskind fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, Vanderbilt University Medical Center describes itself as an academic health system providing patient care and conducting clinical and translational research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Steven & Laurie Eskind?
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 Steven & Laurie Eskind's EIN?
The Steven & Laurie Eskind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1306903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Steven & Laurie Eskind 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Steven & Laurie Eskind funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-steven-and-laurie-eskind-morg_4a94161770cc4ffeacf5f256a5ed7bcf
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