Esbenshade Foundation
Invitation OnlyVienna, West Virginia · EIN 55-0779947 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$546K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Usga | Liberty Corner, NJ | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Wood County Schools | Parkersburg, WV | Contribution | $51,450 |
| United Way Alliance of the Mov | Parkersburg, WV | Contribution | $15,000 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Contribution | $12,500 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Friends of Vienna | Vienna, WV | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Parkersburg, WV | Contribution | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes | Boone, IA | Contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $545,950 | 10 |
| 2024 | $203,400 | 8 |
| 2023 | $385,100 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0779947
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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