The Essential Foundation
EIN 232985234
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2021–2023
$12.6M
3 grants · $4.2M avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$3.9M
typical big bets · $3.9M–$4.4M
grant size
0%
transactional · single-year
repeat
$50.5M
Assets (2023)
3
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
THE ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION
Phone
(610) 645-4202
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NONE
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.9M | $32.1M | $19.0M | 1 |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $41.0M | $13.0M | 1 |
| 2023 | $4.9M | $50.5M | $12.0M | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 3 grants on record
Minimum
$3.8M
25th Pctl
$3.9M
Median
$3.9M
Average
$4.2M
75th Pctl
$4.4M
Maximum
$4.9M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SA
See Attached
3+ yrs
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SA
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3+ yrs
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SA
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3+ yrs
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Grants Awarded (3 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Detail List of 2023 Donation Payments | Bryn Mawr, PA | $4,854,730 | THE PURPOSE OF EACH DONATION IS ON THE LIST - SEE ATTACHED. | 2023 |
| See Attached Detail List of 2021 Donation Payments | Bryn Mawr, PA | $3,947,789 | THE PURPOSE OF EACH DONATION IS ON THE LIST - SEE ATTACHED. | 2021 |
| See Attached Detail List of 2022 Donation Payments | Bryn Mawr, PA | $3,783,916 | THE PURPOSE OF EACH DONATION IS ON THE LIST - SEE ATTACHED. | 2022 |