YOUNG EISNER SCHOLARS
INGLEWOOD, CA · Human Services
Mission
Young Eisner Scholars ("YES Scholars") is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with over two decades of education development work in under-served communities in Los Angeles, New York City, and rural Appalachian North Carolina. For bright, ambitiousstudents from low-income neighborhoods, a college degree represents a clear path outof the crippling cycle of generational poverty. However, this potential is oftenstifled by their circumstances: a lack of exposure and access due to financial,educational, and social inequality. YES identifies high-potential young students from Title I middle schools, and provides them with the essential resources and support necessary to make college and career success attainable goals. We aim for each student to have the opportunity to make choices about their educational andprofessional pursuits that are not restricted by their socioeconomic limitations. YES support is long-term and holistic, meeting the needs of our scholars at every level academic, socio-emo
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds YOUNG EISNER SCHOLARS
$7M in foundation grants on record from 35 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Lorre Family Foundation | $1.9M | 4 |
| Hobsonlucas Family Foundation | $1.2M | 3 |
| David Geffen Foundation | $1M | 2 |
| Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na | $800K | 3 |
| Leonettio'Connell Family Foundation | $575K | 3 |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | $300K | 2 |
| Fineberg Foundation | $300K | 2 |
| Joseph Drown Foundation | $90K | 3 |
| Ross Stores Foundation | $90K | 3 |
| Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation | $85K | 3 |
Leadership
April Rosner — Interim Ex. Dir. (Principal officer)
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