Joe A Esses & Sons Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, primarily focused on supporting Jewish organizations and faith-based initiatives. Its mission centers around enhancing community welfare through financial assistance to various religious institutions and community service projects. The foundation primarily serves Jewish communities by funding synagogues, educational institutions, and other charitable entities that align with its values. While it operates mainly in New York, it also extends support to some organizations in New Jersey, reflecting a commitment to fostering community engagement and religious observance.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize New York-based Jewish or faith-based community organization (often congregations, yeshivas, or local service groups) requesting modest operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York (Brooklyn or nearby) or a small NJ outpost.
- • Clear religious or Jewish-community mission or programming.
- • Requests that are modest in size (typical grants under $5,000, with occasional larger awards).
- • Ability to submit a concise letter on organizational letterhead and cite local ties or prior contact.
- • Existing relationship or local introduction increases likelihood of consideration.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in New York; in the latest year about 97% of dollars stayed in NY with only a tiny share to New Jersey, and most grantees are Brooklyn-based.
Recipient Variety
Over three years the foundation funded a substantial number of distinct organizations (27 in 2022, 15 in 2023, 11 in 2024), showing a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration toward a few beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees were added in recent years (several new recipients in 2023 and 2024) and the foundation publishes a simple letter submission route, but funding is relationship-influenced and a few repeat recipients capture most dollars.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
