Eisele Family Foundation
The Eisele Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education institutions, schools, and organizations providing shelter or other community services.
Eisele Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Eisele Family Foundation gave $366K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state Nebraska. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $366,000
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,154
- +55.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,303,232
- -7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eisele Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eisele Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart Southern Missions Inc ($75K). Together the top 10 received $366K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 118 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (29%), Mississippi (20%), Michigan (19%), Iowa (17%), and Colorado (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eisele Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $341K (2020) to $457K (2019). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions Inc Walls, MS | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | to support the Clark Racquet Center Renovations | $50,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | The Student Athlete Engagement Fund, and the Student-Athlete Programming for funding of Financial Literacy and Game Plan courses. | $50,000 |
| Open Door Mission Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Marian High School Omaha, NE | The Crusader Strong Outdoor Athletics Campaign | $30,000 |
| Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Golden, CO | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Some Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | to support the Trustee Commitment and the FL meeting | $11,000 |
| Holy Family Shrine Inc Gretna, NE | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kellogg Community College Foundation Battle Creek, MI | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,303,232 | $185,208 | $434,436 | $366,000 | 13 | $385,891 | $1,462,667 | $177,836 |
| 2023 | $3,552,460 | $1,280,468 | $393,931 | $363,100 | 20 | $379,360 | $226,639 | $138,406 |
| 2022 | $2,665,923 | $40,805 | $421,793 | $387,000 | 24 | $404,889 | $43,504 | $149,362 |
| 2021 | $3,046,911 | $426,113 | $401,004 | $356,000 | 33 | $375,221 | $410,260 | $172,457 |
| 2020 | $3,021,802 | $546,449 | $368,437 | $341,000 | 28 | — | $505,298 | $141,345 |
| 2019 | $2,843,790 | $497,943 | $484,341 | $456,800 | 29 | — | $215,538 | $147,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eisele Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for college and school athletics, student-athlete programming, and organizations receiving general and unrestricted support.
The grantees describe a range of charitable work. Open Door Mission says it serves individuals and families through shelter, meals, and efforts to address homelessness and poverty. SOME says it provides immediate assistance such as food, clothing, and healthcare, as well as services including affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling. Kellogg Community College Foundation says it manages philanthropic funds for the college to enhance education and build stronger communities. Holy Family Shrine says its mission is to maintain a Catholic shrine for prayer, spiritual enrichment, and discovery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $366,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest reported grants were $75,000 to Sacred Heart Southern Missions for general and unrestricted purposes; $50,000 to Coe College for Clark Racquet Center renovations; $50,000 to Michigan State University for its Student Athlete Engagement Fund and student-athlete financial literacy and Game Plan courses; and $50,000 to Open Door Mission for general and unrestricted purposes. Marian High School received $30,000 for its Crusader Strong Outdoor Athletics Campaign, and Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart received $30,000 for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles R Eisele as president, director, and secretary.
Eisele Family Foundation is led by Charles R Eisele, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles R Eisele
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Eisele Family Foundation
How much does Eisele Family Foundation give each year?
Eisele Family Foundation gave $366K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $363K across 20 grants.
What is Eisele Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Eisele Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,154, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eisele Family Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does Eisele Family Foundation give grants?
Eisele Family Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Mississippi (20%) and Michigan (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (3 grants), Cedar Rapids, IA (2 grants) and Battle Creek, MI (2 grants).
Does Eisele Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Eisele Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (3 grants).
Who are Eisele Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Eisele Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart Southern Missions Inc ($75,000), Coe College ($61,000 across 2 grants) and Michigan State University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eisele Family Foundation?
Eisele Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $386K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eisele Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for college and school athletics, student-athlete programming, and organizations receiving general and unrestricted support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eisele Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eisele Family Foundation's EIN?
Eisele Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3526974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Eisele Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Eisele Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eisele-family-foundation-morg_f57f40a889e8412b8097e6cd610c19b5
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