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Arthur F Essmueller Trust

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 436054313

Arthur F Essmueller Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,610 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $18,870 and the largest $18,870. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $53,508 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$39,2703$1.2 million
2024$53,5083$1.3 million
2025$56,6103$1.4 million

How to apply

Arthur F Essmueller Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Arthur F Essmueller Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$18,870
Illinois1$18,870
Missouri1$18,870

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation Army
Hoffman Estates, IL
Unrestricted general$18,870
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Tampa, FL
Unrestricted general$18,870
Evangelical Children's Home
Saint Louis, MO
Unrestricted general$18,870

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Arthur F Essmueller Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Arthur F Essmueller Trust give?

$56,610 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $18,870.

Who runs Arthur F Essmueller Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does Arthur F Essmueller Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and health.

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