The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1306903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$450K
Organizations funded130
Typical grant$600
Total assets$9.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $138,348 |
| Jewish Federation of Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Njff | Nashville, NY | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $28,000 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $22,790 |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $21,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $18,000 |
| The Temple | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $17,650 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $7,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $6,500 |
| Equal Chance for Ed | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $6,250 |
| Nashville Repertory Theatre | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Tn and N Ms | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $6,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $5,325 |
| YWCA | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $5,170 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| The Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $4,500 |
| Jewish Family Service | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $3,500 |
| Nashville Food Project | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $3,500 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $3,000 |
| Tpac | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $3,000 |
| Mba | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,600 |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Belcourt Theatre | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Family & Children's Services | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Children's Theatre | Nashville, NY | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Surgical Society | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Oz Arts | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| West End Synagogue | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,100 |
| New Dialect | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Adventure Science Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,500 |
| Blair School of Music | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,500 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,500 |
| Pet Community Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,500 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,200 |
| Akiva School | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Antiques & Gardens Show | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Arts & Business Council | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Backfield in Motion Inc | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Casa | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Conexion America | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Goodwill Inc of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Greenways for Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Nmaam | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Tennessee State Museum Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Tenngreen Land Conservancy | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Time to Rise | Brewer, ME | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Tirrc | Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 130 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $449,503 | 130 |
| 2023 | $330,205 | 133 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349102251
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1306903
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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