AI Summary
ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded $22.5M across 117 grantees in filing year 2025, with a focus on foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
ROCHESTER, NY
$17.3M
15%
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER AND THE FINGER LAKES INC
Rochester, NY
$11.3M
10%
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
Rochester, NY
$5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
197
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 386 grantees
- 13 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Yes. ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and California. 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 ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $21.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 390 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC, UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER AND THE FINGER LAKES INC, and MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.