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Esb Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Nancy S Hair. It holds total assets of $107.1M. Annual income is reported at $10.6M. Total assets have decreased from $311.6M in 2011 to $107.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Esb Charitable Foundation has made 337 grants totaling $74.2M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has decreased from $49M in 2020 to $13.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4M, with an average award of $220K. The foundation has supported 264 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 30 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$552K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Esb Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 337 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Esb Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $74.2M across 337 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $220K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4M.
Esb Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Esb Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 30 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabiana Schofield | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erin Wilms | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Riley Bechtel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Lip | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Dachs | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$107.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$107.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
337
Total Giving
$74.2M
Average Grant
$220K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
264
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsay Family FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2022 |
| Laural FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2022 |
| Shenandoah FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2022 |
| Riley & Susan Bechtel FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2022 |
| Bsb FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Creekside FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ebj FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Kiryle FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Lindsay And Alex Ramsay FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Mbd & Jfd FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Meglbagl FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Third Horizon FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Aed FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Cmb FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Samantha And Darren Bechtel Family FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Acr FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Bhb FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Foothills FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2022 |
| Water FoundationTO FUND THE WATER FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM AND DEI PRIORITIES AS WELL AS ABSORB THE WORK OF THE WATER TABLE | Sacramento, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Public Policy Institute Of California (Ppic)TO FUND THE ELLEN HANAK CHAIR IN WATER POLICY POSITION FROM 2023 THROUGH 2028 | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| The Bpb And Hbb FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ead FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Rough - J - Ranch FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Riley And Susan Bechtel FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2021 |
| Public Policy Institute Of CaliforniaFUNDS FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA'S WATER POLICY CENTER | San Francisco, CA | $4M | 2020 |
| Parks CaliforniaFUNDS FOR THE LAUNCH OF A NEW NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING STATE PARKS TO AMPLIFY THE VISION OF CALIFORNIAS PARKS TO A BROADER AUDIENCE, IMPLEMENT MAJOR PROJECTS, AND BRING ON NEW SUPPORTERS | Sacramento, CA | $3M | 2020 |
| Windward FundFUNDS TO ADVANCE THE WATER TABLE AS A FORUM FOR WATER FUNDERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ALIGN FUNDING ANDTOINCENTIVIZE GREATER PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN WATER | Washington, DC | $2.5M | 2020 |
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