Esb Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Esb Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $20.0 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $4.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$20.0 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14.7 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.7 million | 25 | $114 million |
| 2024 | $20.0 million | 21 | $107 million |
How to apply
Esb Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $20.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laural Foundation | Foundation gift | $4.0 million |
| Ramsay Family Foundation | Foundation gift | $4.0 million |
| Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation | Foundation gift | $4.0 million |
| Shenandoah Foundation | Foundation gift | $4.0 million |
| Acr Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Aed Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| BHB Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| BSB Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| CMB Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Creekside Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Ebj Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Etc Family Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Kiryle Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Lindsay and Alex Ramsay Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| MBD & JFD Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Meglbagl Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Rough-J-Ranch Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Samantha & Darren Bechtel Family Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| The BPB and HBB Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Third Horizon Foundation | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Piedmont Community Church | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Dachs
- Erin Wilms
- Fabiana Schofield
- Lauren Dachs
- Margaret Lip
- Riley Bechtel
Questions people ask
Does Esb Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esb Charitable Foundation give?
$20.0 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Esb Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan Dachs (Director), Erin Wilms (Treasurer & Director), Fabiana Schofield (Secretary) and Lauren Dachs (President & Director) among 6 officers and trustees.