The Steven & Laurie Eskind

Foundation · Grantmaker NASHVILLE, TN EIN: 62-1306903 Website

The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 1988, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.2M

+1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$450K

+36.1% YoY

Grant Count

130

-2.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+39.3% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Tennessee
New York
Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $538K (99%)

New York $3K (1%)

Connecticut $1K (0%)

California $750 (0%)

Virginia $250 (0%)

+5 more states

States

Alabama California Connecticut District of Columbia Louisiana Massachusetts Maine Mississippi North Carolina New Hampshire New York Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaBrentwoodBrewerChapel HillCharlottsvilleChristianaFranklinHermitageHohenwaldJacksonKingston SpringsLaconiaLos AngelesMontgomeryMount JulietMt JulietNashvilleNew OrleansNew YorkSmithtown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Filing (2024-2025):

Total assets: $5,244,595
Total giving: $449,503
Total revenues: $312,461
Total expenses: $337,662

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$5,244,595	$5,176,418	$5,201,619
Revenue	$529,151	$312,461	$275,703
Expenses	$460,974	$337,662	$463,143
Qualifying Distributions	$452,339	$332,989	$439,526
Net Investment Income	$522,543	$307,808	$270,904
Distributable Amount	$443,086	$394,750	$362,117

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Nashville ($40,000), Gordon Jewish Community Center ($22,790), Frist Art Museum ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABE'S GARDEN NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$2,500
ACLU-TN NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$250
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$1,500
AFI LOS ANGELES, CA	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$250
AGEWELL MIDDLE TENNESSEE NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$500
AKIVA SCHOOL NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$1,000
ALIAS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$250
ALIVE HOSPICE NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$1,200
AMERICAN RED CROSS NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$2,500
ANTIQUES & GARDENS SHOW NASHVILLE, TN	TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jeffrey B Eskind is listed as trustee for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEVEN ESKIND	PRESIDENT	1.25	—
LAURIE ESKIND	SECRETARY	1.25	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Steven & Laurie Eskind fund?

The foundation's primary funding focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from The Steven & Laurie Eskind?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 138 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Typical award range: $100–$205,216 • Total giving: $449,503 (most recent filing) **Recent Grantees Include:** • Nashville Ballet ($49,075) • Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville ($40,000) • Gordon Jewish Community Center ($22,790) • Vanderbilt University Scholarship

Where does The Steven & Laurie Eskind make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Tennessee • New York • Virginia

What size grants does The Steven & Laurie Eskind award?

In 2025, The Steven & Laurie Eskind awarded 130 grants totaling $450K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Steven & Laurie Eskind required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Steven & Laurie Eskind reported a distributable amount of $443K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.