The Saul and Theresa Esman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Lauderdale, Florida · EIN 33-1215642 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | General support | $40,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Hospital | Hollywood, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission | Miami, FL | General support | $8,000 |
| Quantum House | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Glades Initiative | Belle Glade, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonlald House | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Golden Bell Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse | Miami, FL | General support | $3,500 |
| Intl Wagr Assoc | Hanover, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek | Eustis, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Et Al | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Fuller Center Foundation | Boca Ration, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| God First Ministries | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Sari Asher Center for Integrative Cancer Care | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $381,200 | 18 |
| 2023 | $454,130 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349101861
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1215642
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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