Private foundation · EIN 95-6048985 · Altadena, California

Essick 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: 3 grants paid, $205K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$205K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, NCGeneral$175K
University of RochesterRochester, NYGeneral$20K
Williams College Alumni FundWilliamstown, MAGeneral$10K

By state: North Carolina 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Essick Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Altadena, California, tax-exempt since 1949. 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 Essick 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 Essick Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $205K across 3 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Essick Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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