Esbenshade Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Esbenshade Foundation is a private foundation in Vienna, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $545,950 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $250,000. 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$545,950
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$13,750
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $203,400 the year before.
40% 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 | $385,100 | 12 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $203,400 | 8 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $545,950 | 10 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
Esbenshade 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 Esbenshade Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $84,950 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Usga | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Wood County Schools | Contribution | $51,450 |
| United Way Alliance of the Mov | Contribution | $15,000 |
| University of Charleston | Contribution | $12,500 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Friends of Vienna | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Contribution | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes | Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry H Esbenshade III
- Thomas R Davies
- Bryan J Ream
- John L Thomas
- Katherine E Hushion
- Abigail E O'Keefe
- Molly H E Shaughnessy
- Rachel E Reed
- Aaron L Tice
- Rachel E Ash
Questions people ask
Does Esbenshade Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esbenshade Foundation give?
$545,950 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.
Who runs Esbenshade Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry H Esbenshade III (President), Thomas R Davies (Director), Bryan J Ream (Treasurer) and John L Thomas (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Esbenshade Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.