The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1289998 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$993K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$18,500
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $100,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $500,000 |
| Abes Garden Community | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $150,000 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Gordon Jewish Communtiy Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,500 |
| Nashville Banner | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Jk Jacobs Scholarship | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Hope Station | Lavergne, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Congregation Micah | Brentwood, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,150 |
| Nantucket History Association | Nantucket, MA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $500 |
| The Temple - Congregation Ohabai Sholom | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $992,800 | 13 |
| 2023 | $889,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621399349100122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1289998
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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