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Eshelman Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $51K. Annual income is reported at $415K. Total assets have decreased from $1.5M in 2011 to $173K in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, Eshelman Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $933K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $270K in 2021 to $162K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $501K distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $60K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 16 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.
Eshelman Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, SC, DC.
Eshelman Foundation has distributed a total of $933K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $60K.
Eshelman Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Eshelman Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Eshelman Batten | Dir, Pres | $64K | $27K | $91K |
| Walker Taylor Iv | Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fred Eshelman | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steve Diab | Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Bonifacio | Board Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$274K
Total Assets
$173K
Fair Market Value
$173K
Net Worth
$173K
Grants Paid
$162K
Contributions
$390K
Net Investment Income
$109
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$933K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carousel Center IncTri-County Child Abuse Prevention Initiative | Wilmington, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Beacon Education IncTO purchase 60 Chromebooks | Wilmington, NC | $21K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear IncThe Freedom School | Wilmington, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Kids Making It IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Wilmington, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| A Safe Place IncEmpowered Me program | Wrightsville Beach, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry IncHealthy Homes for Children | Wilmington, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Programscholarship lessons | Wilmington, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Phoenix Employment Services Of Wilmington IncRestoring Opportunity to Youth through internships | Wilmington, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music AcademyMusic is Life program | Wilmington, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum20 scholarships for summer camps and after school classes for underserved students | Wilmington, NC | $6K | 2023 |
| Coastal Horizons Center IncTo purchase supplies and pay for tutoring for youth in the open house youth shelter | Wilmington, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North CaroliPreschool vision screening program | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Welcome Home Angel Incmakeover program | Wilmington, NC | $60K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of North Carolina IncNew therapy dogs through paws4people | Lake Waccamaw, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Nourish NcBackpack Program & Market on Market program | Wilmington, NC | $20K | 2022 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice IncorporatedPediatric hospice, palliative, and grief care fund | Wilmington, NC | $18K | 2022 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Associationtutoring program for children in NC 5th District | Wilmington, NC | $15K | 2022 |
| University Of Nc Chapel Hill Public Health Foundatto send 15 children to Type 1 Diabetes Camp | Chapel Hill, NC | $12K | 2022 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington IncScholarship Fund | Wilmington, NC | $12K | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Incsupport for homeless children and families | Wilmington, NC | $8K | 2022 |
| Basilica Shrine Of Saint MarySafe Children's project to buy infant car seats and supplies | Wilmington, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| MasonboroorgIsland Explorer Program | Wilmington, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| First BookPre-K Minds in the Making program | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Samaras Villagepart time coordinator position fund | Southport, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick CountyAction for Success Dropout Prevention Program | Southport, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club IncProject Learn | Wilmington, NC | $35K | 2021 |