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Van Essen Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $576K. 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Mexico and District of Columbia. According to available records, Van Essen Family Foundation has made 87 grants totaling $369K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $115K and $138K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $138K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $18K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Mexico, Arizona, California, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 31 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.
Van Essen Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, AZ, CA.
Van Essen Family Foundation has distributed a total of $369K across 87 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $18K.
Van Essen Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Van Essen Family Foundation is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel R Van Essen | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Joel B Van Essen | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Trevor T Van Essen | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Owen Van Essen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Van Essen | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$137K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$117K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$76K
Distribution Amount
$108K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$369K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church UsaUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $18K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Children'S Museum IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| Southwest Mn Christian High SchoolUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Edgerton, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| American Cancer AssociationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Trinity UniversityUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| International Folk Art AllianceUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Conservation TrustUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Duke Fuqua Business SchoolUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Durham, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory SchoolUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| The University Of RedlandsUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Redlands, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Think New MexicoUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Arizona FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| St Michael'S High School FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Espanola HumaneUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Espanola, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity InternationalUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Special Olympics New MexicoUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Albuquerque, NM | $2K | 2023 |
| Breakthrough CollaborativeUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Museum Of New Mexico FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Brady CenterUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Ndi New MexicoUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Michigan State UniversityUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | East Lansing, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Community ShelterUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of NmUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane SocietyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2022 |
| El PorvenirUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Broomfield, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Desert ChoraleUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2022 |