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ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 820548352 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Large ($10M-$50M)
revenue
$45.1M
expenses
$312K
net assets
$90.8M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in Rochester, NY, focused on grantmaking to support community initiatives in education, housing, and employment. Primarily funds nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region. Part of a larger financial institution’s charitable arm, distributing millions annually to local partners.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Education Grants
Supports educational programs and institutions including community colleges and universities in the Finger Lakes region
Employment Support Grants
Supports workforce development and employment services through local nonprofits and workforce agencies
Housing Support Grants
Funds organizations providing affordable housing and housing stability services in Monroe and Wayne Counties
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 3 activities
    • Funding employment programs through Rochester Regional Health Foundation
      Provides grants to Rochester Regional Health Foundation to support employment programs.
    • Funding general operations and programs through United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
      Provides financial support to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes for general operations or programmatic activities serving the local community.
    • Funding housing services via Wayne County Action Program Inc.
      Supports housing services through grants awarded to Wayne County Action Program Inc.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 2 activities
    • Funding education initiatives at Monroe Community College Foundation
      Awards grants to the Monroe Community College Foundation to support education-related programs and initiatives.
    • Funding education-related activities at University of Rochester
      Awards grants to the University of Rochester to support education-related activities and initiatives.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 2 activities
    • Funding housing construction and homeownership programs via Flower City Habitat for Humanity
      Supports affordable housing construction and homeownership opportunities through grants to Flower City Habitat for Humanity.
    • Funding housing services through RACF Initiatives
      Provides grant funding to RACF Initiatives to support housing services in the community.
  • Religious Education Support 1 activity
    • Funding education programs for youth through The Center for Youth Services
      Finances education programs targeting youth by providing grants to The Center for Youth Services.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding education services for youth through The Children's Institute
      Supports educational services for youth by funding The Children's Institute through targeted grants.
  • Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
    • Funding employment services and job placement programs through RochesterWorks Inc.
      Finances employment services and job placement programs by awarding grants to RochesterWorks Inc.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding housing initiatives through Connected Communities
      Supports housing initiatives via grant funding to Connected Communities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding employment services through Wayne County Action Program Inc.
      Provides financial support to Wayne County Action Program Inc. for employment services, complementing its housing-focused grants.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45.09M
Contributions & grants$42.00M93%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2.58M6%
Other revenue$507K
expenses
Total expenses$312K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$21.65M
balance sheet
Total assets$106.77M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$90.78M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +57.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • AJAMU KITWANA — DIRECTOR
  • ARLINE SANTIAGO — VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
  • FAHEEM MASOOD — FIRST VICE CHAIR
  • MAUREEN WOLFE — CHAIR
  • TOM ROGERS — VICE CHAIR & TREASURER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • CONNECTED COMMUNITIES Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation for housing initiatives.
  • FLOWER CITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation for housing construction and homeownership programs.
  • MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation to support education initiatives.
  • RACF INITIATIVES Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation to support housing services.
  • ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation for employment programs.
  • ROCHESTERWORKS INC Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation for employment services and job placement.
  • THE CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation for education programs.
  • THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation to support education services for youth.
  • UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER AND THE FINGER LAKES Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation to support general operations or programs.
  • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation to support education-related activities.
  • WAYNE COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM INC Partner — Receives funding from ESL Charitable Foundation for housing and employment services.