AI Summary
The Essel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $5.7 million in grants paid across 18 grantees in 2024, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LIEBER INSTITUTE INC
$42.9M
56%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$5.4M
7%
NARSAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
$4.1M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$155K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ESSEL FOUNDATION?
No. THE ESSEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ESSEL FOUNDATION give?
THE ESSEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 THE ESSEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ESSEL FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 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 THE ESSEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ESSEL FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $5.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ESSEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ESSEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LIEBER INSTITUTE INC, THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, and NARSAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ESSEL FOUNDATION?
THE ESSEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.