The Mary Cooney and Edward Essl Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGlen Ridge, New Jersey · EIN 20-1789712 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$197K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
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
92% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Project Corp | New York, NY | Giving people the tools and resources to lift themselves and their communities out of extreme poverty. | $6,000 |
| National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression Inc | New York, NY | Brain and behavior research projects. | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | To help needy children. | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $4,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | Animal rescue programs. | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | The care of an animal sanctuary. | $2,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City Metro | New York, NY | Help families and individuals affected by mental illness. | $2,000 |
| Saint Joseph Catholic Church | Maplewood, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Single Parent Resource Center Inc | New York, NY | Single parents programs. | $2,000 |
| The Childrens Aid Society | New York, NY | Provide services to underserved children in NYC. | $2,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | The rescue and hand-raising of orphaned baby elephants and rhinos. | $2,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | To help maintain a natural habitat for sick, old and needy elephants. | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Health care for children. | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | To help treat and defeat childhood cancer. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101376
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1789712
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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