The Eshelman Foundation
EIN 261751826Total Given 2016–2024
$2.0M
126 grants · $224K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$12K
typical small grants · $8K–$20K
grant size
57%
supporter · 30/53 multi-year
repeat
$51K
Assets (2024)
53
Distinct Recipients
About
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2020, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $349,119. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $82,714 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2020. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(800) 839-1754
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $363K | $68K | $440K | 18 |
| 2017 | $445K | $16K | $480K | 24 |
| 2019 | N/A | $83K | $410K | N/A |
| 2020 | $349K | $62K | $440K | 25 |
| 2022 | $250K | $56K | $360K | 18 |
| 2023 | $162K | $173K | $390K | 12 |
| 2024 | $451K | $51K | $415K | 29 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 126 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$12K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$65K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
KB
Kimberly Eshelman Batten
7+ yrs
Dir, President
Leadership
FE
Fred Eshelman
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WT
Walker Taylor IV
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LB
Laura Bonifacio
7+ yrs
Board Member
SD
Steve Diab
7+ yrs
Sec
FE
Fred Eshelman
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
KB
Kimberly Eshelman Batten
7+ yrs
Dir, President
Leadership
WT
Walker Taylor IV
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LB
Laura Bonifacio
7+ yrs
Board Member
SD
Steve Diab
7+ yrs
Sec
KB
Kimberly Eshelman Batten
7+ yrs
Dir, President
Leadership
FE
Fred Eshelman
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WT
Walker Taylor IV
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LB
Laura Bonifacio
7+ yrs
Board Member
SD
Steve Diab
7+ yrs
Sec
KB
Kimberly Eshelman Batten
7+ yrs
Dir, President
Leadership
FE
Fred Eshelman
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WT
Walker Taylor IV
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LB
Laura Bonifacio
7+ yrs
Board Member
SD
Steve Diab
7+ yrs
Sec
KB
Kimberly Eshelman Batten
7+ yrs
Dir, President
Leadership
FE
Fred Eshelman
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WT
Walker Taylor IV
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LB
Laura Bonifacio
7+ yrs
Board Member
SD
Steve Diab
7+ yrs
Sec
FE
Fred Eshelman
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
KB
Kimberly Eshelman Batten
7+ yrs
Dir, President
Leadership
WT
Walker Taylor IV
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LB
Laura Bonifacio
7+ yrs
Board Member
SD
Steve Diab
7+ yrs
Sec
KB
Kimberly Eshelman Batten
7+ yrs
President / Dir
Leadership
FE
Fred Eshelman
7+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WT
Walker Taylor IV
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LB
Laura Bonifacio
7+ yrs
Board Member
SD
Steve Diab
7+ yrs
Sec
Grants Awarded (126 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | Wilmington, NC | $65,000 | to support renovations for children who need a more functional living environment: two major renovations, and two... | 2024 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | Wilmington, NC | $63,000 | To support Two major renovations, two aesthetic renovations, and two sibling renovations | 2024 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | Wilmington, NC | $60,000 | makeover program | 2022 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc | Wilmington, NC | $50,000 | Youth Development to Workforce Pipeline Project | 2016 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | Wilmington, NC | $50,000 | renovation Fund | 2017 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | Raleigh, NC | $43,000 | Weekend Power Pack and Schools Out boxes Program | 2016 |
| Carousel Center Inc | Wilmington, NC | $40,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Kids Making It Inc | Wilmington, NC | $40,000 | Laying the Foundation for Success | 2016 |
| Carousel Center Inc | Wilmington, NC | $40,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc | Wilmington, NC | $35,000 | workforce development Program | 2017 |
| Centre of Redemption | Wrightsville Beach, NC | $35,000 | to hire a direct support services coordinator | 2017 |
| Kids Making It Inc | Wilmington, NC | $35,000 | program expansion and skilled construction trades | 2017 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc | Wilmington, NC | $30,000 | the MRI caring suite fund | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern | Wilmington, NC | $30,000 | Project Learn program | 2024 |
| Kids Making It Inc | Wilmington, NC | $30,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| St Mary Dental Clinic Corp | Wilinington, NC | $30,000 | oral healthcare for children and teens | 2017 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | Wilmington, NC | $25,000 | Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care fund | 2020 |
| Nourish Nc | Wilmington, NC | $25,000 | backpack program, Farmer's MarKid, Food Farmacy and toddler tummies programs | 2020 |
| Oasis Nc | Wilmington, NC | $25,000 | Scholarship fund for 14 families for the 2020-2021 school year | 2020 |
| The Carousel Center Inc | Wilmington, NC | $25,000 | Tri-County Child Abuse Prevention Initiative | 2023 |
| The Carousel Center Inc | Wilmington, NC | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| University of Nc Chapel Hill Public Health Foundat | Chapel Hill, NC | $25,000 | to support library books for their hospital and pediatric sickle cell disease program | 2024 |
| Communities in Schools of Cape Fear Inc | Wilmington, NC | $25,000 | CIS student support specialist Division | 2016 |
| St Mary Dental Clinic Corp | Wilmington, NC | $25,000 | Oral Health care for Children and Teens | 2016 |
| Cape Fear Clinic Inc | Wilmington, NC | $25,000 | matching grant for the pediatric medical services | 2017 |