Matthew and Emmanuella Essieh Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1282998 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,300 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Matthew and Emmanuella Essieh Found |
|---|---|
| Address | 9115 SW Oleson Rd Ste 104, Portland OR 97223 |
| Phone | 5036443057 |
| Form and materials | Application form or letter with signatures stating the purpose of the request and the organization's charitable status. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Certain related parties are not eligible to receive awards. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSEF Charitable Foundation | Sakumono Village, GH | Operating Support, Academic Scholarships | $110,000 |
| Palm University Foundation | Portland, OR | Student Housing | $50,000 |
| Southern Oregon University | Ashland, OR | Tuition | $30,000 |
| Portland Opera | Portland, OR | Operating Support | $20,200 |
| Palm University Foundation | Portland, OR | Tuition Support | $20,000 |
| Nottingham Trent University | Nottingham, UK | Tuition | $14,940 |
| University of Hertfordshire | Hatfield, UK | Tuition | $14,157 |
| Niagara College Canada | Toronto, CA | Education | $13,659 |
| Algonquin College of Applied Arts | Ottowa, CA | Tuition Assistance | $13,286 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | Tuition support | $10,500 |
| York St John University | York, UK | Tuition | $8,156 |
| Sheridan College | Oakville, CA | Tuition Support | $6,354 |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Church | Portland, OR | Operating Support | $4,300 |
| Cantores in Ecclesia Ltd | Portland, OR | Operating Support | $1,021 |
| Ko-Falen Cultural Center | Portland, OR | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Sampa Community Education | West Hills, CA | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Pontifical Mission Societies US | New York, NY | Operating Support | $100 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($46,031). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364,704 | 24 |
| 2024 | $135,128 | 16 |
| 2023 | $89,358 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349104742
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1282998
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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