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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 82-0548352

Esl Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Rochester, NY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 173 grants and $22.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Ajamu Kitwana
225 Chestnut Street
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 336-1000
[email protected]
Form and materials
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.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Serve the geographical areas of members of esl federal credit union. Must be 501(c)(3).

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $22,465,516

    Grants listed
    173
    Assets, end of year
    $122,073,550

  • Tax year 2024

    $21,653,512

    Grants listed
    197
    Assets, end of year
    $106,768,666

  • Tax year 2023

    $26,285,750

    Grants listed
    262
    Assets, end of year
    $76,265,678

  • Tax year 2022

    $17,266,143

    Grants listed
    281
    Assets, end of year
    $67,656,615

  • Tax year 2021

    $14,970,284

    Grants listed
    152
    Assets, end of year
    $70,448,779

  • Tax year 2020

    $14,130,801

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $61,788,187

  • Tax year 2019

    $11,372,694

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $49,716,293

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,024,034

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $45,027,504

Grants paid in 2025

173 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Wealthforward RocRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $2,815,662
  2. Rochesterworks IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $886,300
  3. Monroe Community College FoundationRochester, NY

    To support education

    $849,868
  4. Wayne County Action Program IncLyons, NY

    To support employment

    $675,000
  5. Center for Employment Opportunities IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $672,000
  6. University of RochesterRochester, NY

    To support education

    $615,000
  7. Finger Lakes Performing Provider System IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $526,000
  8. The Center for Youth ServicesRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $511,888
  9. Rochester Regional Health FoundationRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $500,000
  10. Flower City Habitat for HumanityRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $478,151
  11. The Center for Youth ServicesRochester, NY

    To support education

    $475,000
  12. Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $424,000
  13. Greater Rochester Housing Partnership IncRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $400,000
  14. Ibero-American Development CorporationRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $400,000
  15. The Children's InstituteRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $400,000
  16. Young Adult Manufacturing Training Employment Program IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $400,000
  17. The Housing Council at PathstoneRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $380,813
  18. United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger LakesRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $350,000
  19. Pathstone Development CorporationRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $300,000
  20. Pathstone CorporationRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $294,617
  21. Wayne County Action Program IncLyons, NY

    To support collaboration

    $275,000
  22. Coordinated Care Services IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $264,550
  23. Action for A Better CommunityRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $255,500
  24. Urban League of Rochester NY IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $255,000
  25. Children's Institute IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $250,000
  26. Pathstone CorporationRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $250,000
  27. Racf InitiativesRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $250,000
  28. United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger LakesRochester, NY

    To support other

    $250,000
  29. State University College at Brockport Foundation IncBrockport, NY

    To support education

    $246,000
  30. The Children's InstituteRochester, NY

    To support education

    $225,000
  31. United Way of Greater RochesterRochester, NY

    To support data

    $208,000
  32. Education Success FoundationRochester, NY

    To support education

    $200,000
  33. The Center for Teen EmpowermentBoston, MA

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $200,000
  34. United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger LakesRochester, NY

    To support education

    $200,000
  35. YMCA of Greater RochesterRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $200,000
  36. YMCA of Greater RochesterRochester, NY

    To support education

    $200,000
  37. Pathstone Enterprise CenterRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $176,724
  38. Connected CommunitiesRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $175,000
  39. Legal Aid Society of Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $159,974
  40. The Childrens AgendaRochester, NY

    To support education

    $150,000
  41. Wayne County Action Program IncLyons, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $150,000
  42. Center for Community AlternativesSyracuse, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $146,843
  43. Action for A Better CommunityRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $132,640
  44. Ibero-American Action LeagueRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $130,000
  45. The Harley SchoolRochester, NY

    To support education

    $125,000
  46. Monroe Community College FoundationRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $124,627
  47. Wayne County Action Program IncLyons, NY

    To support housing

    $116,667
  48. Greater Rochester Enterprise FoundationRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $115,000
  49. Freedom Scholars Learning CenterRochester, NY

    To support education

    $110,000
  50. Reconnect Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $109,580
  51. Roc Royal IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $107,000
  52. Berrs Infinite Mindz Learning Pods IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $100,000
  53. Empire Justice CenterRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $100,000
  54. Finger Lakes Community CollegeCanandaigua, NY

    To support education

    $100,000
  55. Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board IncGeneva, NY

    To support employment

    $100,000
  56. Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $100,000
  57. Rochester Area Community FoundationRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $100,000
  58. Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $100,000
  59. University of RochesterRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $100,000
  60. WxxiRochester, NY

    To support data

    $100,000
  61. Girl Scouts of Western New York IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $97,300
  62. Genesee Land Trust IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $90,000
  63. Goodwill of the Finger Lakes IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $90,000
  64. Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services IncRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $90,000
  65. Wayne County Action Program IncLyons, NY

    To support human capital

    $86,540
  66. CCCS of RochesterRochestrer, NY

    To support employment

    $83,900
  67. Rochester Downtown Development CorporationRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $80,000
  68. Veterans Outreach CenterRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $79,600
  69. Hobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva, NY

    To support collaboration

    $77,000
  70. Rochester Construction Training CenterRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $72,280
  71. Judicial Process CommissionRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $70,000
  72. Friends of Willow Park IncSodus Point, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $68,303
  73. Glow Young Men's Christian Association IncBatavia, NY

    To support education

    $68,000
  74. Partners in Community DevelopmentRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $65,000
  75. Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $62,000
  76. Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $60,000
  77. Glow Works IncBatavia, NY

    To support employment

    $59,000
  78. Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $56,750
  79. Generation News IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $55,000
  80. Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County IncRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $52,053
  81. Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County IncRochester, NY

    To support health

    $52,000
  82. Changing the CommunityRochester, NY

    To support education

    $50,000
  83. Empire Justice CenterRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $50,000
  84. HOPE585 IncRochester, NY

    To support other

    $50,000
  85. Legacy Makers IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $50,000
  86. Literacy Volunteers of RochesterRochester, NY

    To support education

    $50,000
  87. Rochester Housing Development Fund CorporationRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $50,000
  88. St Michael's WoodshopRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $50,000
  89. Urban League of Rochester NY IncRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $50,000
  90. Young Mens Christan Association of Geneva New York IncGeneva, NY

    To support education

    $50,000
  91. HOPE585 IncRochester, NY

    To support human capital

    $49,050
  92. Hobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva, NY

    To support education

    $45,000
  93. Leadership RochesterRochester, NY

    To support human capital

    $45,000
  94. Rochester Education Association for the Development of Youth IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $40,000
  95. Rochester Education FoundationRochester, NY

    To support education

    $40,000
  96. Depaul Community Services IncRochester, NY

    To support other

    $39,864
  97. Rochester Beacon IncRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $36,000
  98. A Horses Friend IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $35,000
  99. University Preparatory Charter School for Young MenRochester, NY

    To support education

    $35,000
  100. Renaissance Academy Charter School of the ArtsRochester, NY

    To support education

    $34,900
  101. South East Area Coalition IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $30,579
  102. George Eastman MuseumRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $30,000
  103. Geva Theatre Center IncRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $30,000
  104. Ibero-American Action LeagueRochester, NY

    To support education

    $30,000
  105. Legal Aid Society of Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support other

    $30,000
  106. Rochester Philharmonic OrchestraRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $30,000
  107. Seneca Park Zoo SocietyRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $30,000
  108. Reconnect Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $29,000
  109. Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee Finger Lakes RegionRochester, NY

    To support human capital

    $25,000
  110. Coordinated Care Services IncRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $25,000
  111. Coordinated Child Development Program IncCanandaigua, NY

    To support education

    $25,000
  112. David Hochstein Memorial Music School IncRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $25,000
  113. Lyons Community Center IncLyons, NY

    To support education

    $25,000
  114. Nativity Preparatory Academy of RochesterRochester, NY

    To support education

    $25,000
  115. Rochester Childfirst NetworkRochester, NY

    To support education

    $25,000
  116. Rochester Education Foundation IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $25,000
  117. Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association Incorporated CommerciaSodus Point, NY

    To support education

    $25,000
  118. The Strong - National Museum of PlayRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $25,000
  119. Upstate Interiors Academy IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $25,000
  120. Rochester Community RoboticsWebster, NY

    To support education

    $24,000
  121. Urban League of Rochester NY IncRochester, NY

    To support data

    $20,900
  122. Fatherhood Connection IncFairport, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $20,833
  123. Agape Haven of Abundance IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $20,000
  124. Architectural Foundation of Greater RochesterRochester, NY

    To support education

    $20,000
  125. Individual

    To support education

    $20,000
  126. Prosperrochester IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $20,000
  127. Young Adults Manufacturer Training Employment ProgramRochester, NY

    To support education

    $20,000
  128. Community Design Center Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $16,000
  129. BreathedeepHenrietta, NY

    To support education

    $15,000
  130. Genesee Community College FoundationBatavia, NY

    To support employment

    $15,000
  131. Kool Nerd Foundation IncMamaroneck, NY

    To support education

    $15,000
  132. Mission Fulfilled 2030Ashburn, VA

    To support education

    $15,000
  133. University of RochesterRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $15,000
  134. Genesee Orleans Ministry of ConcernAlbion, NY

    To support other

    $14,450
  135. Youth Making Changes IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $13,000
  136. Reconnect Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support human capital

    $10,410
  137. A Magical Journey Thru Stages IncRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $10,000
  138. Beta Chi Chi IncHenrietta, NY

    To support education

    $10,000
  139. Downtown Rocs IncSpencerport, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $10,000
  140. Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts CouncilBatavia, NY

    To support education

    $10,000
  141. Gigis Playhouse IncFairport, NY

    To support other

    $10,000
  142. Girl Scouts of Western New York IncRochester, NY

    To support human capital

    $10,000
  143. Go God Ordained Ministries IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $10,000
  144. Homesteads for Hope IncRochester, NY

    To support other

    $10,000
  145. Hope Hall SchoolRochester, NY

    To support education

    $10,000
  146. Jewish Family Service of RochesterRochester, NY

    To support other

    $10,000
  147. Pluta Cancer Center Foundation IncRochester, NY

    To support health

    $10,000
  148. Rochester Area Crime Stoppers IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $10,000
  149. Rochester Careers in Construction IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $10,000
  150. Ronald McDonald House Charities of RochesterRochester, NY

    To support health

    $10,000
  151. Rural & Migrant Ministry IncCornwall HDSN, NY

    To support education

    $10,000
  152. Southwest Area Neighborhood Association IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $10,000
  153. Tru-Impact IncorporatedFairport, NY

    To support education

    $10,000
  154. Wayne County Action Program IncLyons, NY

    To support other

    $10,000
  155. Western New York Rural Health Education Center IncWarsaw, NY

    To support education

    $10,000
  156. Wilson Commencement ParkRochester, NY

    To support education

    $10,000
  157. Writers and Books IncRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $10,000
  158. Association for Encouragement of Childrens CreativityWebster, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $7,500
  159. Local Sound Collaborative IncRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $7,500
  160. As Academy IncLivonia, NY

    To support education

    $6,500
  161. South East Area Coalition IncRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $6,000
  162. Alive - Well NY IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $5,000
  163. Geneva Light Opera IncGeneva, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $5,000
  164. Heritage Christian ServicesRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $5,000
  165. One Soldier at A Time IncWebster, NY

    To support other

    $5,000
  166. Unspoken Elephants IncorporatedRochester, NY

    To support health

    $5,000
  167. Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley IncRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $4,900
  168. Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater RochesterFairport, NY

    To support other

    $3,000
  169. North Winton Village Association LTDRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $3,000
  170. Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters IncWebster, NY

    To support health

    $3,000
  171. Rochester Oratorio Society IncRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $1,500
  172. Ibero American Development CorpRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $1,000
  173. Greater Rochester Choral Consortium IncWebster, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $500

Approved for future payment

46 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Wealthforward RocRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $2,500,000
  2. The Children's InstituteRochester, NY

    To support education

    $800,000
  3. FoodlinkRochester, NY

    To support other

    $750,000
  4. Monroe Community College FoundationRochester, NY

    To support education

    $520,212
  5. Racf InitiativesRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $500,000
  6. Rochester Housing Development Fund CorporationRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $450,000
  7. The Childrens AgendaRochester, NY

    To support education

    $385,000
  8. Pathstone Enterprise CenterRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $366,701
  9. Connected CommunitiesRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $350,000
  10. Wayne County Action Program IncLyons, NY

    To support housing

    $350,000
  11. Encompass Resources for Learning IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $300,000
  12. United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger LakesRochester, NY

    To support other

    $250,000
  13. The Center for Youth ServicesRochester, NY

    To support education

    $210,000
  14. The Center for Teen EmpowermentBoston, MA

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $200,000
  15. Parks & Trails New YorkAlbany, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $170,000
  16. Friends of the GardenaerialRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $130,000
  17. Freedom Scholars Learning CenterRochester, NY

    To support education

    $110,000
  18. Reconnect Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $97,506
  19. Reconnect Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $81,000
  20. Rochester Area Community FoundationRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $77,000
  21. Rochester Education Association for the Development of Youth IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $77,000
  22. Rochester Downtown Development CorporationRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $75,000
  23. Neighborhood Housing Services of Rochester IncRochester, NY

    To support housing

    $73,312
  24. Judicial Process CommissionRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $70,000
  25. The Landmark Society of Western New YorkRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $56,860
  26. Taproot Collective IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $50,000
  27. University Preparatory Charter School for Young MenRochester, NY

    To support education

    $50,000
  28. Coordinated Care Services IncRochester, NY

    To support data

    $40,000
  29. Mission Edge San DiegoPasadena, CA

    To support collaboration

    $37,634
  30. Empire Justice CenterRochester, NY

    To support collaboration

    $37,500
  31. Volunteers of America IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $33,448
  32. Individual

    To support employment

    $30,000
  33. Clyde-Savannah Central SchoolClyde, NY

    To support education

    $25,000
  34. Jewish Home FoundationRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $25,000
  35. St Anns Foundation IncRochester, NY

    To support employment

    $25,000
  36. Prosperrochester IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $20,000
  37. Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach IncRochester, NY

    To support other

    $20,000
  38. The Research Foundation for SUNY on Behalf of the College at BrockportBrockport, NY

    To support education

    $20,000
  39. Writers & BooksRochester, NY

    To supportapital

    $17,142
  40. Rochester City Ballet IncRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $15,000
  41. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans CountyAlbion, NY

    To support other

    $11,000
  42. Flower City Arts CenterRochester, NY

    To support arts and culture

    $10,000
  43. Oak Orchard Community Health Center IncBrockport, NY

    To support health

    $10,000
  44. South East Area Coalition IncRochester, NY

    To support connected neighborhoods

    $6,000
  45. Coordinated Care Services IncRochester, NY

    To support education

    $5,200
  46. Rochesters Lace IncRochester, NY

    To support other

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Housing and shelter8 grants $4,357,47527% of the total
  2. Human services32 grants $4,002,87825% of the total
  3. Education21 grants $2,238,40014% of the total
  4. Health4 grants $1,051,0007% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment4 grants $1,016,3006% of the total
  6. Mental health5 grants $927,8646% of the total
  7. 10 other causes44 grants $2,426,70515% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York172 grants $22,445,516

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Tom RogersVICE CHAIR & TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Faheem MasoodFIRST VICE CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Arline SantiagoVICE CHAIR & SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Maureen WolfeCHAIR Hours 8Pay $0
  • Ajamu KitwanaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tina KnappDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jennifer ShoemakerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Catherine BowserDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Edward FrenchDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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