Van Essen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 82-3529558 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$121K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted general | $18,000 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Association | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Arizona Foundation for Cancer | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Think New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Duke Fuqua Business School | Durham, NC | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| St Michael's High School Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Espanola Humane | Espanola, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Lap Dog Rescue of Nm Inc | Tijeras, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Northern New Mexico Soccer Association | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough Santa Fe - Santa Fe Prep | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Ndi New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $99,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $116,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349102314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3529558
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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