The Esseff Foundation
Historical FunderCamarillo, California · EIN 95-3447950 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEORGE ESSEFF JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1650 CALLE TIERRA VISTA, Camarillo CA 93010 |
| Phone | 8052983029 |
| Form and materials | NO STANDARD FORM. APPLICATIONS SHOULD CONTAIN DETAILED ACTIVITIES OF APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION AND PLANNED USE OF REQUESTED FUNDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute for Priestly Formatio | Omaha, NE | Spiritual and Social Programs | $2,000 |
| The Life Centers of Ventura County | Ventura, CA | Spiritual and Social Programs | $1,800 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($8,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $37,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $44,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349105706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3447950
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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