The Eisner Foundation Announces More Than $2.4 Million in Grants

September 24, 2025

The Eisner Foundation today announced $2,415,000 in grants to seventeen organizations in Los Angeles, New York City, and nationwide.

This quarter’s giving represents a notable increase from previous cycles, as the Foundation responds to the challenging funding environment that many nonprofits are facing. With rising demand and constrained resources across the sector, The Eisner Foundation has expanded its support to help ensure that organizations can continue their vital work connecting generations and strengthening communities.

“These organizations are proving that when generations come together, they create powerful change,” said Trent Stamp, CEO of The Eisner Foundation. “In a moment when many nonprofits are facing heightened demand and diminished resources, we felt it was critical to step up our support. These organizations are doing vital work to connect generations and strengthen communities, and we’re proud to help ensure their momentum continues.”

In addition to its core support for intergenerational programs, The Eisner Foundation awarded five special initiative grants to organizations advancing free speech and independent journalism, recognizing the essential role of a free press in fostering informed, connected communities.

Los Angeles grants include:

• $25,000 in general operating support to Arts for LA to grow the Protege leadership development program, pairing early-career creatives with seasoned professionals to build an intergenerational arts advocacy movement.
• $100,000 in program support to Cyber-Seniors for an Intergenerational Tech Training initiative in partnership with Chinatown Service Center.
• $150,000 in general operating support to El Nido Family Centers to expand intergenerational programming in Northeast San Fernando Valley, Watts, and Central/South Los Angeles.
• $150,000 in general operating support to Elizabeth House to deepen intergenerational connections through residential and alumni services in the San Gabriel Valley.
• $1,050,000 over two years in program support to Heart of Los Angeles to sustain and grow the Eisner Intergenerational Music Programs.
• $150,000 in general operating support to Operation Jump Start to enhance college access and mentoring programs for Long Beach students.
• $150,000 in general operating support to Turnaround Arts: California to deliver high-quality arts education to LA County’s lowest-performing schools.

New York City grants include:

• $150,000 over two years in program support to New York Cares, Inc. to expand intergenerational programming for isolated seniors and young adults.
• $65,000 in program support to New York Theatre Workshop for Mind the Gap, a storytelling and playwriting initiative connecting elders and youth.
• $25,000 in program support to Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS NY) to grow the Housecall Program, which trains volunteers to support pet care for New Yorkers in underserved neighborhoods.
• $100,000 in program support to The Public Theater to expand intergenerational theater programming across NYC’s five boroughs through their Public Works program.
• $50,000 in program support to The YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood for Generations Growing Together, a comprehensive organization-wide approach to promote intergenerational connections.

Special initiative grants include:

• $50,000 in general operating support to ProPublica to advance investigative journalism.
• $50,000 in general operating support to The Center for Investigative Reporting to support independent reporting that strengthens civic engagement.
• $50,000 in general operating support to National Public Radio (NPR) to sustain public media across the country.
• $50,000 in general operating support to Democracy Now! to support independent news coverage of global and domestic issues.
• $50,000 in general operating support to The 19th News to expand gender-focused journalism and elevate underrepresented voices.