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Tom And Nancy Elsaesser Foundation is a private corporation based in SOLVANG, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $296K. Annual income is reported at $167K. Total assets have decreased from $694K in 2011 to $350K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Illinois. According to available records, Tom And Nancy Elsaesser Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $393K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $94K and $190K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $190K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Illinois and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 10 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.
Tom And Nancy Elsaesser Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, MA.
Tom And Nancy Elsaesser Foundation has distributed a total of $393K across 43 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
Tom And Nancy Elsaesser Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tom And Nancy Elsaesser Foundation is headquartered in SOLVANG, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas P Elsaesser | PRESIDENT/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy S Elsaesser | SEC/TREA/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$96K
Total Assets
$350K
Fair Market Value
$600K
Net Worth
$350K
Grants Paid
$94K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$66K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: N/A
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$393K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| People Helping PeopleUNRESTRICTED | Solvang, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Direct ReliefGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Cottage Hospital Of Sta Ynez ValleyUNRESTRICTED | Solvang, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Surfrider FoundationVENTURA COUNTY CHAPTER | San Clemente, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Cares 4pawsGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Stuart C Gildred Family YmcaUNRESTRICTED | Santa Ynez, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Arts OutreachGENERAL | Los Olivos, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Women For International UnUNRESTRICTED | Schaumberg, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Wildling MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Solvang, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cottage Hospital Of Santa YnezUNRESTRICTED | Solvang, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Elverhoj MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Solvang, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Direct Relief InternationalGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Foodshare Of Ventura CountySENIOR BROWN BAG PROGRAM | Oxnard, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| Boys Girls Club Of CamarilloGENERAL | Camarillo, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Turning Point FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Ventura, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Homes For TroopsGENERAL | Taunton, MA | $3K | 2020 |
| Boys Girls Clubs Of Greater OxnardpGENERAL | Oxnard, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Friends Of Ventura County Animal SvCOMMUNITY EDUCATION | Camarillo, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Boys Girls Club Of VenturaGENERAL | Ventura, CA | $2K | 2020 |
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