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Esther Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is R Scot Sellers. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and California. According to available records, Esther Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $211K in 2020 to $640K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $220 to $110K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, California, Georgia, which account for 54% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$220
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$100K
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.
Esther Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, CA, GA.
Esther Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 46 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $220 to $110K.
Esther Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Esther Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Scot Sellers | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes In ActionCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Colorado Springs, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Upper Colorado River AllianceCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Ace ScholarshipsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Greenwood Village, CO | $110K | 2022 |
| Habitat For HumanityCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $75K | 2022 |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Azusa, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Hope Without BoundariesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Solana Beach, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Scholarleaders InternationalCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Deerfield, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| IntervarsityCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Hope Chapel MauiCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Kihei, HI | $8K | 2022 |
| Vertical Sports MauiCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Kihei, HI | $1K | 2022 |
| Young Life SteamboatCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Steamboat Springs, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Center For Large Landscape ConservaCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Bozeman, MT | $250 | 2022 |
| Focus On The FamilyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Colorado Springs, CO | $25K | 2021 |
| Central Wesleyan ChurchCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Holland, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Cherry Hills Community ChurchCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Highlands Ranch, CO | $10K | 2021 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociatiCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2021 |
| Property Pros IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lakewood, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Stanford Graduate School Of BusinesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Stanford, CA | $250 | 2021 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $220 | 2021 |
| Wild PhilanthropyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $35K | 2020 |
| Scholar Leaders InternationalCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Deerfield, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Vision America ActionCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Keller, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Pebble Beach FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Pebble Beach, CA | $7K | 2020 |
| Whale Trust MauiCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Makawao, HI | $7K | 2020 |
| The Cure FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Mountroyal | $5K | 2020 |
| Chapelwood SanctuaryCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2020 |