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Esbenshade Foundation is a private corporation based in PARKERSBURG, WV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Harry H Esbenshade Iii. It holds total assets of $7.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $5.1M in 2023. 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia, Florida and Ohio. According to available records, Esbenshade Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $75K in 2020 to $385K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $418K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $125K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 11 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.
Esbenshade Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WV, NC, OH.
Esbenshade Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $125K.
Esbenshade Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Esbenshade Foundation is headquartered in PARKERSBURG, WV. While based in WV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$433K
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
$8.7M
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
$385K
Contributions
$746K
Net Investment Income
$85K
Distribution Amount
$380K
Total: $4.4M
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyCONTRIBUTION | Parkersburg, WV | $1K | 2023 |
| United WayANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | Parkersburg, WV | $10K | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian ChurchCONTRIBUTION IN MEMORY OF SUSAN HUSHION | Parkersburg, WV | $500 | 2021 |
| Duke UniversityCONTRIBUTION | Durham, NC | $100K | 2023 |
| Cleveland ClinicCONTRIBUTION | Cleveland, OH | $100K | 2023 |
| UsgaCONTRIBUTION | Liberty Corner, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| The Hill SchoolCONTRIBUTION | Pottstown, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Wood County SchoolsCONTRIBUTION | Parkersburg, WV | $18K | 2023 |
| Discovery World On MarketCONTRIBUTION | Parkersburg, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Medical Center FoundationCONTRIBUTION | Jupiter, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| United Way Alliance Of The MovCONTRIBUTION | Parkersburg, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Marietta CollegeCONTRIBUTION | Marietta, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Hills Community FoundationCONTRIBUTION | Jupiter, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| John Chambers College Of B And ECONTRIBUTION | Morgantown, WV | $125K | 2022 |
| Wv Golf AssociationCONTRIBUTION | Charleston, WV | $25K | 2022 |
| Emerson Elementary SchoolCONTRIBUTION - ANGEL PROGRAM | Parkerburg, WV | $9K | 2022 |
| Martin Elementary SchoolCONTRIBUTION - ANGEL PROGRAM | Parkersburg, WV | $7K | 2022 |
| Kanawha Elementary SchoolCONTRIBUTION - ANGEL PROGRAM | Davisville, WV | $3K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Martin CoCONTRIBUTION | Hobe Sound, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Children'S Home Society Of WvCONTRIBUTION | Parkersburg, WV | $1K | 2022 |
| Jupiter Children'S FoundationCONTRIBUTION | Jupiter, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Vienna Public LibraryCONTRIBUTION | Vienna, WV | $1K | 2022 |
| AjgaCONTRIBUTION | Braselton, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Wvu FoundationBUSINESS & ECONOMIC BUILDING CONTRIBUTION | Morgantown, WV | $125K | 2021 |
| Emerson ElementaryANGEL PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION | Parkersburg, WV | $13K | 2021 |
| Vienna ElementaryANGEL PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION | Vienna, WV | $1K | 2021 |
| Parkersburg High SchoolTENNIS CONTRIBUTION | Parkersburg, WV | $200 | 2021 |
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