Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $925,610 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $755,610. 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$925,610
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$755,610
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $198,200 the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $198,200 | 30 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $925,610 | 28 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson 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.
What Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York. It also paid $28,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $760,610 |
| Montana | 9 | $45,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $41,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $4,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA | Exempt organizations purpose | $755,610 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Exempt organizations purpose | $20,500 |
| Montana Wilderness School | Exempt organizations purpose | $15,000 |
| Three Valley Conservation Trust | Exempt organizations purpose | $15,000 |
| St Marys River Assn | Exempt organizations purpose | $13,000 |
| Oxford Community Arts Center | Exempt organizations purpose | $11,000 |
| Avian Research Eduction Institute | Exempt organizations purpose | $10,000 |
| Lloyd Library | Exempt organizations purpose | $8,000 |
| One Planet | Exempt organizations purpose | $7,500 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Garden City Harvest | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Nova Scotia Nature Trust | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Operation Break Thru | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Pomfret School | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Mountain Center | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Montana Natural History Center | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Secore International Inc | Exempt organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Sacajawea Audobon Society | Exempt organizations purpose | $2,500 |
| Soft Landing | Exempt organizations purpose | $2,500 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | Exempt orgainzations purpose | $2,500 |
| Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve | Exempt organizations purpose | $2,500 |
| Montana Audubon | Exempt organization purpose | $2,500 |
| Mountain Home Montana | Exempt organizations purpose | $2,500 |
| Amazon Medical Project | Exempt organizations purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of Outdoor School | Exempt organizations purpose | $2,000 |
| Community Gardens of Tucson Inc | Exempt organizations purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Hardy Eshbaugh
- Mark Vancoller
- Steve Eshbaugh
- Jeffrey Eshbaugh
- David C Eshbaugh
- Wendy E Brown
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation give?
$925,610 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists W Hardy Eshbaugh (President), Mark Vancoller (Trustee), Steve Eshbaugh (Secretary) and Jeffrey Eshbaugh (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.