Essential Power LLC
Preselected recipients only
Essential Power LLC is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,460 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,150. 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$102,460
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,150
- Assets$59,009
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $111,290 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,670 | 24 | $26,574 |
| 2024 | $111,290 | 27 | $21,576 |
| 2025 | $102,460 | 25 | $59,009 |
How to apply
Essential Power LLC 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 Essential Power LLC funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $25,500 |
| New York | 2 | $16,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $13,460 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $9,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester Parks Foundation Inc | Preservation and conservation of parks trails and open spaces | $15,150 |
| North Channel Area Foundation | Support Education | $10,000 |
| Gather | Hunger Relief | $9,000 |
| Tiverton Library Foundation Inc | Education and learning materials | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster Relief | $6,000 |
| Brave Enough to Fail Inc | Provide motivational guidance and scholarships | $4,000 |
| Child Hunger Outreach Partners | Hunger Relief | $4,000 |
| JCC Fund | Medical research for cancer | $3,460 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | Support general youth education | $3,000 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Hunger Relief | $3,000 |
| DARE America | Drug awareness and prevention | $3,000 |
| Dwell Lycoming County | Support and encourage fostering and adopting children | $3,000 |
| Red Raider Foundation | generate and distribute resources to the Montgomery Area School District to enrich maintain and expand excellence in education | $3,000 |
| Sayre House of Hope | Supporting accomodations for patients and their family | $3,000 |
| Susquehanna Valley Casa | Child Advocacy | $3,000 |
| The Center for Family Justice Inc | Domestic Violence prevention and assistance | $3,000 |
| Towanda Area Christ Outreach Food | Hunger Relief | $3,000 |
| Water Witch Fire Company | Support local fire department | $3,000 |
| Black Mountain of Maine | Promotes family activities through skiing | $2,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Phila | Childrens hospital and medical research | $2,500 |
| The Frances Foundation for Kids | Childrens cancer research and care | $2,500 |
| The Massachusetts General Hospital | Health Care Services | $2,500 |
| DDF Toy Drive | Provide Christmas to low-income families | $1,500 |
| The Japanese Educational Institute | Educations and assists in acclamation of Japanese students to the US | $1,350 |
| Towanda Public Library | Support for Public Library | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jason Solimini
- Gary Heichel
Questions people ask
Does Essential Power LLC accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Essential Power LLC give?
$102,460 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Essential Power LLC?
Its 2025 filing lists Jason Solimini (Trustee) and Gary Heichel (Trustee).
What does Essential Power LLC fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.