ESA'S FOUNDATION
AI Summary
ESA'S FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through an invitation-only process, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $10K in grants paid to 32 grantees in 2024, the foundation emphasizes relationship-based engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with ESA'S FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ESA FOUNDATION HARNESSES THE POWER OF THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY TO BENEFIT STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND CHARITIES, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AMERICA'S YOUTH AND SETTING THEM ON CAREER PATHS.
Cause Areas
3
Technology
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK
Salt Lake City, UT
$275K
9%
BLACK GIRLS CODE INC
San Francisco, CA
$250K
9%
ICIVICS INC
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$220K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ESA'S FOUNDATION?
No. ESA'S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ESA'S FOUNDATION give?
ESA'S FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ESA'S FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ESA'S FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ESA'S FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ESA'S FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ESA'S FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ESA'S FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK, BLACK GIRLS CODE INC, and ICIVICS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ESA'S FOUNDATION?
ESA'S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.