The Esseff Foundation
Accepts applications
The Esseff Foundation is a private foundation in Camarillo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $8,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$8,200
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $37,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $12,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George Esseff Jr 1650 Calle Tierra Vista, Camarillo, CA 93010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 298-3029 |
| What to submit | No standard form. Applications should contain detailed activities of applicant's organization and planned use of requested funds |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Esseff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $8,200 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eparchy of St Maron of Brooklyn | Spiritual and Social Programs | $8,200 |
| The Institute for Priestly Formatio | Spiritual and Social Programs | $2,000 |
| The Life Centers of Ventura County | Spiritual and Social Programs | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- George Esseff Jr PRESIDENT
- George Esseff Jr SECRETARY
Questions people ask
Does The Esseff Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Esseff Foundation give?
$12,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Esseff Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Esseff Jr PRESIDENT (President) and George Esseff Jr SECRETARY (Secretary).
What does The Esseff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.