Esse Health Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Esse Health Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$60,681
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $70,500 | 17 | $42,164 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 9 | $6,731 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 14 | $60,681 |
How to apply
Esse Health 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.
What Esse Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 10 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Speech | General support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Midtown Community Services | General support | $5,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| College Bound | General support | $2,500 |
| Loyola Academy | General support | $2,500 |
| Memory Care Home Solutions | General support | $2,500 |
| National Kidney Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Evertrue | General supportgeneral support | $2,000 |
| Independence Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | General support | $2,000 |
| St Louis Jewish Light | General support | $2,000 |
| The Children's Heart Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carey Merzlicker
- Jaime Bremerkamp
- Dave Kearney
- Kathleen Cizek
- Dana McBroom
- Kelly Wassel PNP
- Julie Macphee
Questions people ask
Does Esse Health Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esse Health Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Esse Health Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carey Merzlicker (Treasurer), Jaime Bremerkamp (Secretary), Dave Kearney (President) and Kathleen Cizek (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Esse Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.