Essendant Charitable Foundation
EIN 066547406Total Given 2021–2023
$642K
369 grants · $214K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$500
typical micro grants · $300–$1K
grant size
29%
balanced · 78/265 multi-year
repeat
$1.6M
Assets (2023)
265
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MOLLY WHATLEY
Phone
(847) 627-7000
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $263K | $1.7M | $1.0M | 125 |
| 2022 | $203K | $1.7M | $207K | 116 |
| 2023 | $176K | $1.6M | $189K | 128 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 369 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$300
Median
$500
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$54K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MS
Marcela Sztainberg
President
Leadership
SC
Steven Chiappetta
Treasurer
Leadership
MW
Molly Whatley
Program Director and Liaison
JL
Jeff Lancaster
Trustee
AW
Allison Wadhams
President
Leadership
SC
Steven Chiappetta
Treasurer
Leadership
MW
Molly Whatley
Program Director and Liaison
JL
Jeff Lancaster
Trustee
MS
Marcela Sztainberg
Trustee
AW
Allison Wadhams
President
Leadership
SC
Steven Chiappetta
Treasurer
Leadership
MW
Molly Whatley
Program Director and Liaison
MS
Marcela Sztainberg
Trustee
JL
Jeff Lancaster
Trustee
Grants Awarded (369 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | $54,200 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| World Vision Inc | Sewickley, PA | $43,450 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| American National Red Cross | Buffalo, NY | $27,800 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Nashville, TN | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Nashville, TN | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| American Red Cross - Chicago | Chicago, IL | $17,850 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| World Vision International | Sewickley, PA | $17,050 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | $16,700 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| World Vision International | Sewickley, PA | $15,300 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | $13,250 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | $11,550 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | $10,700 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| World Vision International | Sewickley, PA | $10,050 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Kids Around the World Inc | San Clemente, CA | $9,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Sac & N Ca | Sacramento, CA | $7,500 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Sac & N Ca | Sacramento, CA | $7,500 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Sac & N Ca | Sacramento, CA | $7,500 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| American Red Cross - Chicago | Chicago, IL | $6,850 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Regional Food Bank of Ne New York | Latham, NY | $6,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Chicago Dream Center | Chicago, IL | $5,500 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Atlanta, GA | $5,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Meta Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Woman'S Business Development Center | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |