Esl Charitable Foundation
EIN 820548352
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$110.6M
1,181 grants · $13.8M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$30K
typical mid grants · $10K–$75K
grant size
40%
supporter · 194/487 multi-year
repeat
$76.3M
Assets (2023)
487
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
AJAMU KITWANA
Phone
(585) 336-1000
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING; INCLUDING REQUESTED AMOUNT, DATE AND REASON FOR REQUEST. AN IRS LETTER OF 501(C)(3) STATUS, DEDUCTIBILITY STATUS, W-9 FORM WITH TIN/EIN, A LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CEO, PRESIDENT MUST ALL BE PROVIDED AS WELL.
Restrictions
SERVE THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF MEMBERS OF ESL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. MUST BE 501(C)(3).
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.3M | $0 | $1.3M | 77 |
| 2017 | $1.9M | $50.9M | $50.8M | 78 |
| 2018 | $5.7M | $45.0M | $2.0M | 87 |
| 2019 | N/A | $49.7M | $12.1M | N/A |
| 2020 | $15.5M | $61.8M | $20.2M | 99 |
| 2021 | $22.2M | $70.4M | $19.6M | 204 |
| 2022 | $25.2M | $67.7M | $26.6M | 319 |
| 2023 | $38.8M | $76.3M | $28.6M | 317 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 1181 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$30K
Average
$94K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$8.3M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MW
Maureen Wolfe
8+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
AS
Arline Santiago
8+ yrs
Vice Chair & Secretary
Leadership
FM
Faheem Masood
8+ yrs
First Vice Chair
Leadership
TR
Tom Rogers
8+ yrs
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Leadership
AK
Ajamu Kitwana
2 yrs
Director
CK
Celeste Kier
4 yrs
Director
LI
Leo Iocabelli
Director
JB
Joseph Buscaglia
4 yrs
Director
DB
David Brooks
4 yrs
Director
AS
Arline Santiago
8+ yrs
Vice Chair & Secretary
Leadership
MW
Maureen Wolfe
8+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
FM
Faheem Masood
8+ yrs
First Vice Chair
Leadership
TR
Tom Rogers
8+ yrs
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Leadership
JB
Joseph Buscaglia
4 yrs
Director
DB
David Brooks
4 yrs
Director
LI
Leo Iacobelli
Director
CK
Celeste Kier
4 yrs
Director
TR
Tom Rogers
8+ yrs
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Leadership
FM
Faheem Masood
8+ yrs
First Vice Chair
Leadership
AS
Arline Santiago
8+ yrs
Vice Chair & Secretary
Leadership
MW
Maureen Wolfe
8+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
LL
Leo Lacobelli
2 yrs
Director
DB
David Brooks
4 yrs
Director
JB
Joseph Buscaglia
4 yrs
Director
CK
Celeste Kier
4 yrs
Director
MW
Maureen Wolfe
8+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
AS
Arline Santiago
8+ yrs
Vice Chair & Secretary
Leadership
FM
Faheem Masood
8+ yrs
First Vice Chair
Leadership
TR
Tom Rogers
8+ yrs
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Celeste Kier
4 yrs
Director
ML
Mary Alice Liotta
Director
LL
Leo Lacobelli
2 yrs
Director
JB
Joseph Buscaglia
4 yrs
Director
DB
David Brooks
4 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (1,181 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $8,253,384 | HOUSING | 2020 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Rochester, NY | $3,200,000 | INSPIRING START AND FINISH STRONG | 2023 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes | Rochester, NY | $2,000,000 | PROJECT UPLIFT | 2021 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes | Rochester, NY | $1,700,000 | 2024 CAMPAIGN CHALLENGE GRANT | 2023 |
| Wayne County Action Program Inc | Lyons, NY | $1,611,240 | BBCS SUMMER SOCCER AND COMMUNITY EVENTS | 2023 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Rochester, NY | $1,563,160 | SCHOLARS' DAY AT MCC | 2023 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Rochester, NY | $1,200,000 | ROCH REGIONAL HEALTH FOUND-HEALTHCARE ED THAT ENHANCES THE WORKFORCE AND LIFTS PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY | 2021 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes | Rochester, NY | $1,000,000 | SIP CAPACITY BUILDING | 2021 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes | Rochester, NY | $1,000,000 | PROJECT UPLIFT - 9/21 | 2021 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes | Rochester, NY | $1,000,000 | PROJECT UPLIFT | 2022 |
| The Center for Youth Services | Rochester, NY | $903,000 | RCSD FAMILY ENGAGEMENT | 2023 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $902,569 | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT | 2018 |
| Education Success Foundation | Rochester, NY | $875,000 | COMMUNITY EDUCATION INITIATIVE WHOLE CHILD RFP | 2022 |
| State University College at Brockport Foundation Inc | Brockport, NY | $861,000 | THE FANNIE BARRIER WILLIAMS SCHOLARS PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Ibero-American Action League | Rochester, NY | $856,061 | ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT - CONTROLLER | 2023 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Rochester, NY | $800,000 | INSPIRING START AND FINISH STRONG | 2021 |
| Ymca of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $760,000 | CANANDAIGUA YMCA CAMP GLACIER LAKE | 2023 |
| Racf Initiatives | Rochester, NY | $750,000 | RENEW PROGRAM RENEWAL 2022-2026 | 2023 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $722,099 | HUMAN CAPITAL | 2020 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Rochester, NY | $700,000 | ROCH REGIONAL HEALTH FOUND-HEALTHCARE ED THAT ENHANCES THE WORKFORCE AND LIFTS PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY | 2022 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Rochester, NY | $700,000 | HEALTHCARE EDUCATION THAT ENHANCES THE WORKFORCE AND LIFTS PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY | 2023 |
| Racf Initiatives | Rochester, NY | $675,000 | RENEW INCREASING QUALITY RENTAL HOUSING | 2023 |
| Center for Community Alternatives | Syracuse, NY | $648,872 | REENTRY ADVOCACY COLLABORATION | 2023 |
| State University College at Brockport Foundation Inc | Brockport, NY | $615,000 | THE FANNIE BARRIER WILLIAMS SCHOLARS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Ymca of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $600,000 | YMCA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS | 2023 |