Essential Foundation
EIN 743072546 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$542K
66 grants · $68K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $1K–$10K
grant size
19%
balanced · 9/48 multi-year
repeat
$91K
Assets (2023)
48
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
BRYAN B MIN
Phone
(619) 702-1700
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
PUBLIC CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS WRITE LETTERS TO THE FOUNDATION TO REQUEST FUNDS; THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS.
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $121K | $119K | $100K | 13 |
| 2017 | $14K | $103K | $56 | 8 |
| 2018 | $38K | $537K | $474K | 11 |
| 2019 | N/A | $262K | $25K | N/A |
| 2020 | $126K | $334K | $200K | 11 |
| 2021 | $53K | $279K | $136 | 8 |
| 2022 | $114K | $166K | $3K | 5 |
| 2023 | $75K | $91K | $2K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 66 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$4K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$86K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (66 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | $86,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Sovereign Grace Church (Aka - Citizens Church La) | Los Angeles, CA | $80,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Commission on Voluntary Service and Action | Los Angeles, CA | $25,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | $20,100 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Priority Living - the Master'S Program | Corona, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Redeemer San Diego | Encinitas, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Leverage Leadership Co Priority Living | Tustin, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Family Id | Edmond, OK | $15,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | $15,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Naval Submarine League | Alexandria, VA | $12,500 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Navy Marine League | Arlington, VA | $12,500 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| The Rosie Network | San Diego, CA | $10,432 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - OPERATION PROMISE | 2016 |
| Edify | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| The Legacy Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Commission on Voluntary Service & Action | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| The Legacy - Rolf Benirschke Invitational | Del Mar, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, VA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Priority Living | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2016 |
| The Legacy Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Support the Enlisted Project | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - OPERATION PROMISE | 2018 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - OPERATION PROMISE | 2018 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | La Jolla, CA | $5,438 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
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