The Eshelman Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-1751826 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$106K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$46K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $12,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carousel Center Inc | Wilmington, NC | Victim support and advocacy services | $30,000 |
| Phoenix Employment Services of Wilmington Inc | Wilmington, NC | Restoring opportunity to youth and future leaders program | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Cape Fear Inc | Wilmington, NC | Baby Steps young parent support program | $12,500 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music Academy | Wilmington, NC | Music is Life Program | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Marine Quest Internship Program | $10,000 |
| Coastal Horizons Center Inc | Wilmington, NC | For nutritious meals for the youth in the shelter | $7,500 |
| Communities in Schools of Brunswick County | Southport, NC | Action for Success program | $7,500 |
| Education Without Walls | Wilmington, NC | Education without Walls scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness North Caroli | Raleigh, NC | Preschool Vision Screening Program | $5,000 |
| The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Inc | Wilmington, NC | Making Noise in the Symphony Program | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $450,900 | 29 |
| 2023 | $162,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632119349101203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1751826
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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