Private foundation · EIN 33-1215642 · Ft Lauderdale, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@saul and Theresa Esman Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $98K total, median $3,500. 93% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$98K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in FL
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida International UniversityMiami, FLGeneral support$40K
Joe Dimaggio HospitalHollywood, FLGeneral support$10K
Miami Rescue MissionMiami, FLGeneral support$8,000
Quantum HouseWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$5,000
Glades InitiativeBelle Glade, FLGeneral support$5,000
Ronald McDonlald HouseJacksonville, FLGeneral support$5,000
Golden Bell FoundationBoca Raton, FLGeneral support$4,000
Miami LighthouseMiami, FLGeneral support$3,500
Intl Wagr AssocHanover, PAGeneral support$3,000
Camp Boggy CreekEustis, FLGeneral support$3,000
Cystic Fibrosis Et AlWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$3,000
Fuller Center FoundationBoca Ration, FLGeneral support$3,000
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationBoca Raton, FLGeneral support$3,000
God FIRST MinistriesFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$1,000
Sari Asher Center for Integrative Cancer CarePalm Beach Gardens, FLGeneral support$1,000

By state: Florida 14 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

The@saul and Theresa Esman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, administered in care of Charles E Rutherford, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The@saul and Theresa Esman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The@saul and Theresa Esman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $98K across 15 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does The@saul and Theresa Esman Foundation Inc give?

Florida (14 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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