THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
81-2590470
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based model where grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
$9M
11%

TIDES FOUNDATION
$7M
8%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$6M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
141
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. 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 ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $18.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 310 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, TIDES FOUNDATION, and NEW VENTURE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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