The Estes Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-4228592 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$58K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$191K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Goat Incorporated | Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $21,400 |
| Christs Church of God Inc | Highlands Ranch, CO | Hope Rising Support Another Organization via Selected Charity | $10,000 |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Colorado | Littleton, CO | General & Unrestricted | $4,250 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc | Harrisburg, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Carlisle High School Band Boosters Inc | Carlisle, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Carlisle Victory Circle | Carlisle, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hope Station Opportunity Area Neighborhood Council | Carlisle, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish of New Hampshire Inc | Manchester, NH | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Dinela Dedic - 2024 | $2,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship Grant | $2,000 |
| Carlisle Arts Learning Center Inc | Carlisle, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Ella Green - 2024 | $1,000 |
| Project Share of Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship Grant | $1,000 |
| Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | Aliah Ring - 2024 | $1,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | Antonio Centenera - 2024 | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,650 | 16 |
| 2023 | $45,200 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543039349101454
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4228592
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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