Esler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySaratoga Springs, New York · EIN 84-3919029 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$15.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $106,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesseract Research Center | Washington, DC | General charitable | $300,000 |
| Mindful Philanthropy | Philadelphia, PA | General Charity | $250,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | General charitable | $250,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General charitable | $106,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | General Charitable | $97,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Worcester | Worcester, MA | General charitable | $55,000 |
| Ma Women of Color Coalition | Worcester, MA | General charitable | $50,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Rank the Vote | Leominster, MA | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Patriotic Millionaires | Washington, DC | General Charity | $25,000 |
| YWCA Central Mass | Worcester, MA | General charitable | $20,000 |
| C S Lewis Institute | Springfield, VA | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Standing Stone Ministry | San Clemente, CA | General charitable | $7,500 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | General charitable | $4,200 |
| Detec Together | Westborough, MA | General charitable | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,277,200 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,058,664 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3919029
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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