Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation
Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mansfield, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $161K. Net investment income was $55K.
Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation gave $161K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $40K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $161,240
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $40,310
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($134K). Together the top 4 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Purchase, NY | Support for Public Charities | $134,240 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $12,000 |
| Mansfield Independent School District Education Foundation Mansfield, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bill Dasch Ministries Inc Mansfield, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $57,935 | $164,992 | $161,240 | 4 | $55,289 | $4,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation is led by Edward H. Esstman, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Edward H. Esstman
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela E. Johnson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol J. Esstman Partial Year
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation
How much does Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation give each year?
Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation gave $161K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $11,000, and its average grant was $40,310, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation give grants?
Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mansfield, TX (2 grants).
Does Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation's EIN?
Edward & Carol Esstman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2111408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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