Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable
The Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997, originally in Ohio and currently based in New York City. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on environmental and wildlife conservation.
Key facts about Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable
- EIN
- 65-6234202
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $925,610
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- Average grant
- $33,058
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,672,737
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No specific application guidelines or procedures are documented in available sources.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable's 28 itemized 2024 grants were New York (82%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (5 grants), Oxford, OH (3 grants) and Bozeman, MT (3 grants). None of its 28 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Exempt Organizations Purpose" (26 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-27.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$926K
+367.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+400.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on the environment and wildlife. Recent grant activity demonstrates support for wildlife conservation organizations, including grants to the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the American Bird Conservancy.
Grantmaking
No specific application guidelines or procedures are documented in available sources.
Grant Range
s range from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains offices in New York City. Grant recipients have included organizations operating in the United States, including the American Bird Conservancy and Three Valley Conservation Trust.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 28 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,672,737
- Total Revenues: $288,417
- Total Expenses: $949,248
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $3.1 million
- Annual Distributions: $207,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,672,737 | $2,300,990 | $2,501,733 |
| Revenue | $288,417 | $38,081 | $62,704 |
| Expenses | $949,248 | $227,390 | $244,441 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $928,110 | $206,694 | $212,322 |
| Net Investment Income | $267,279 | $57,042 | $54,405 |
| Distributable Amount | $174,028 | $181,788 | $156,045 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Myriad Usa ($755,610), American Bird Conservancy ($20,500), Montana Wilderness School ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MYRIAD USA NEW YORK, NY | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $755,610 |
| AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY THE PLAINS, VA | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $20,500 |
| MONTANA WILDERNESS SCHOOL BOZEMAN, MT | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| THREE VALLEY CONSERVATION TRUST OXFORD, OH | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| ST MARYS RIVER ASSN | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $13,000 |
| OXFORD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER OXFORD, OH | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $11,000 |
| AVIAN RESEARCH EDUCTION INSTITUTE | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| LLOYD LIBRARY CINCINNATI, OH | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| ONE PLANET OXFORD, OH | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION CALAIS, ME | EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- W Hardy Eshbaugh – President
- Steve Eshbaugh – Secretary
- Mark VanColler – Trustee
- Beth Brand – Trustee
- David C Eshbaugh – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W HARDY ESHBAUGH | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MARK VANCOLLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE ESHBAUGH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY ESHBAUGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID C ESHBAUGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WENDY E BROWN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: One Madison Avenue, Suite 2000, New York City, NY 10010
Telephone: 212-632-4086
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable fund?
The foundation's primary giving focuses on the environment and wildlife. Recent grant activity demonstrates support for wildlife conservation organizations, including grants to the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the American Bird Conservancy.
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 38 grants in 2024 totaling approximately $895,610 • Grant sizes range from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $5,000 • Recent notable grants include $755,610 to Myriad USA, $20,500 to American Bird Conservancy, and $15,000 to Three Valley Conservation Trust **Application Process:** No specific application guidelines or procedures are documented in available sources.
Where does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable make grants?
The foundation maintains offices in New York City. Grant recipients have included organizations operating in the United States, including the American Bird Conservancy and Three Valley Conservation Trust.
What size grants does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable award?
In 2024, Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable awarded 28 grants totaling $926K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $174K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable's EIN?
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6234202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.