The Eshe Fund
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3247309 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SARAH K STEINER PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 EAST 74 STREET APT 9P, NEW YORK NY 10021 |
| Phone | 9177765175 |
| Form and materials | LETTER; REQUEST FOR GUIDELINES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PRESENT EMPHASIS: BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, MUSEUM & CIVIC ORGANIZATION SUPPORT |
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
28% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund of the Eshe Fund | Warwick, RI | For charitablepurposes | $220,000 |
| Bedford Research Foundation | Bedford, MA | For charitablepurposes | $30,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | New York, NY | Museum programs | $30,000 |
| The New York Public Library | New York, NY | Library programs | $5,000 |
| Lehman College Foundation | Bronx, NY | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Museum programs | $3,500 |
| League of Conservation Voters | New York, NY | Educational programs | $2,000 |
| Long Walk Society of Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School | New York, NY | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| The Baruch College Fund | New York, NY | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Museum programs | $650 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | For charitablepurposes | $555 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | Museum programs | $250 |
| Massachusetts General Hospitaldr Steere | Boston, MA | Biomedical researchof dr steere | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,955 | 14 |
| 2023 | $283,910 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542529349100414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3247309
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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