Esl Charitable Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 82-0548352 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $21.7M
- Grants reported
- 197
- Median grant
- $30K
- Future commitments
- $8.9M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 197 | $21.7M |
Where Esl Charitable Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEALTHFORWARD ROC | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT HOUSING | 2025 | $2.8M |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER AND THE FINGER LAKES | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT OTHER | 2024 | $2.3M |
| WAYNE COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM INC | LYONS, NY | TO SUPPORT HOUSING | 2024 | $1.4M |
| MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | 2024 | $966K |
| THE CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | 2024 | $912K |
| ROCHESTERWORKS INC | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2025 | $886.3K |
| MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | 2025 | $849.9K |
| RACF INITIATIVES | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT HOUSING | 2024 | $750K |
| FLOWER CITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT HOUSING | 2024 | $688.8K |
| WAYNE COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM INC | LYONS, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2024 | $675K |
| WAYNE COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM INC | LYONS, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2025 | $675K |
| CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2025 | $672K |
| UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | 2024 | $625K |
| UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | 2025 | $615K |
| ROCHESTERWORKS INC | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2024 | $530.9K |
| FINGER LAKES PERFORMING PROVIDER SYSTEM INC | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2025 | $526K |
| CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT HOUSING | 2024 | $515K |
| THE CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2025 | $511.9K |
| ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2025 | $500K |
| ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2024 | $500K |
| FLOWER CITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT HOUSING | 2025 | $478.2K |
| THE CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | 2025 | $475K |
| THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | 2024 | $450K |
| ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT | 2025 | $424K |
| IBERO-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | ROCHESTER, NY | TO SUPPORT HOUSING | 2025 | $400K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- AJAMU KITWANA
- Address
- 225 CHESTNUT STREET ROCHESTER, NY, 14604
- Phone
- 5853361000
- AKITWANA@ESL.ORG
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING; INCLUDING REQUESTED AMOUNT, DATE AND REASON FOR REQUEST. AN IRS LETTER OF 501(C)(3) STATUS, DEDUCTIBILITY STATUS, W-9 FORM WITH TIN/EIN, A LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CEO, PRESIDENT MUST ALL BE PROVIDED AS WELL.
- Restrictions
- SERVE THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF MEMBERS OF ESL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. MUST BE 501(C)(3).
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Esl Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.