Essex Avenue Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Essex Avenue Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware with $616.1M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$616.1Mtotal assets

2021IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Essex Avenue Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $22M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Escuela Comunitaria Del Bronx Bronx Community Scho $2.9M
Breaking Ground Housing Development Fund Corporati $2M
Council On The Environment Inc $1.5M
City And Country School Inc $1M
The New York Foundling $1M
Oyate Group $1M
Women In Need Inc $900K
Coalition For The Homeless Inc $700K
Trees For The Future Inc $525K
We Care Solar $500K
Bronxworks Inc $500K
Christian Herald Assn Inc $500K
Coral Restoration Foundation Inc $500K
Refed Inc $500K
Solar United Neighbors $500K
Wild Landscapes Inc $500K
Health In Harmony Inc $500K
Jubilee Justice Inc $500K
Ali Forney Center $500K
Billion Oyster Project $500K
Womens Housing And Economic Development Corporatio $494K
Grid Alternatives $400K
Rethink Food Nyc Inc $350K
City Parks Foundation Inc $300K
National Network Of Abortion Funds $300K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2021$5.2M
FY2022$17.4M
FY2023$23.4M

About Essex Avenue Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersWilmington, Delaware
EIN851891431
IRS ruling2021

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Essex Avenue Foundation?

Essex Avenue Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware with $616.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Essex Avenue Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Essex Avenue Foundation?

Essex Avenue Foundation's EIN is 851891431. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Essex Avenue Foundation?

Private foundations like Essex Avenue Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Essex Avenue Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.