Emsa Fund Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 58-6043282 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,134 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ALICE FRANKLIN |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O NORMAN FOUNDATION 535 MADISON, AVE 14 FL, NEW YORK NY 10022 |
| Phone | 2122309800 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM DESCRIBING PROPOSALS IS ACCEPTABLE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS EXCEPT ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT MUST BE LISTED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew and Audrey Fishman Franklin Donor Advised Fund | Boston, MA | Supporting charitable organizations | $184,720 |
| Alice Franklin Emsa Fund Inc Advised Fund | Boston, MA | Supporting charitable organizations | $184,720 |
| North Carolina Asian Americans Together | Raleigh, NC | Voter education and registration | $25,000 |
| One Pa Activists United | Philadelphia, PA | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Ground Game Fund | Manchaca, TX | Justice & social rights issues | $20,000 |
| Isaiah | St Paul, MN | Faith-Based community organization | $20,000 |
| Leaders Igniting Transformation Education Fund Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Education services | $20,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | Arts and culture | $20,000 |
| 9 to 5 National Association of Working Women | Milwaukee, WI | Human rights | $15,000 |
| Boulder JCC | Boulder, CO | Jewish communityjewish community | $10,064 |
| New Disabled South | Atlanta, GA | Human rights | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Public affairs | $10,000 |
| Tomorrow We Vote | Phoenix, AZ | Voter education and registration | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Boulder County | Boulder, CO | Women's issues | $3,134 |
| Artnauts | Englewood, CO | Cultural - arts collective | $1,000 |
| Davis Phinney Foundation | Louisville, CO | General support | $750 |
| Boulder Rotary Club | Boulder, CO | Community service | $256 |
| Themmrforg | Norwalk, CT | Cancer research | $105 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $559,749 | 18 |
| 2023 | $472,924 | 132 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349100842
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6043282
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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