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Essman Family Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Alyn V Essman. It holds total assets of $189K. Annual income is reported at $87K. Total assets have decreased from $655K in 2011 to $180K 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Missouri. According to available records, Essman Family Charitable Foundation has made 106 grants totaling $80K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $21K in 2020 to $17K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $22K distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $5K, with an average award of $751.472. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, New York, California, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$735
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 27 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.
Essman Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 106 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, NY, CA.
Essman Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $80K across 106 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $751.472. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $5K.
Essman Family Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Essman Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharyn M Essman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judy E Taylor | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Josh Taylor | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bennett Essman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Todd E Taylor | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$29K
Total Assets
$180K
Fair Market Value
$189K
Net Worth
$180K
Grants Paid
$17K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
$10K
Total: $175K
Total Grants
106
Total Giving
$80K
Average Grant
$751.472
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Jcc Of StlGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Helene G Simon Hillel CenterGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Bloomington, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Hillel At Washington University In St LouisGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Chabad Usc - UsccGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Columbiabarnard Hillel IncGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus LifeGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| Chabad At Washington UniversityGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of DurhamGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Durham, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Tufts UniversityGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Medford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Univeristy Of MissouriGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Columbia, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| The Jewish AgencyGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust MuseumGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Aclu FoundationGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Anti Defamation League DevelopmentGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Camp For All KidsGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| City AcademyGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Hais IncGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Silver Springs, MD | $500 | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children'S SvcGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Haven Of GraceGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Lifelong Learning Wash UGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Logos SchoolGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Maryville University - Gander 275GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of St LouisGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Saint Louis SymphonyGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| St Louis ZooGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Louis, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety SupportGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $378 | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project DevelopmentGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | West Hollywood, CA | $250 | 2022 |