Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including conservation, arts, education, and charitable giving.
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable gave $926K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $925,610
- +367.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,058
- +400.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,672,737
- -27.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ftci One Madison Ave Ste 2000, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 632-4086
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Myriad USA ($756K). Together the top 10 received $861K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 180 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Montana, 4% to Ohio, 3% to recipients with an unspecified state, and 2% to Virginia. Listed recipients also included organizations in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $111K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 319% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 533% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2020) to $926K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $926K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $1,672,737 | $288,417 | $949,248 | $925,610 | 28 | $928,110 | $267,279 | $174,028 |
| 2023 | $2,300,990 | $38,081 | $227,390 | $198,200 | 30 | $206,694 | $57,042 | $181,788 |
| 2022 | $2,501,733 | $62,704 | $244,441 | $200,350 | 39 | $212,322 | $54,405 | $156,045 |
| 2021 | $2,694,862 | $459,185 | $249,232 | $221,000 | 38 | $229,077 | $439,070 | $205,579 |
| 2020 | $2,494,076 | $162,231 | $228,463 | $187,000 | 45 | — | $137,961 | $196,478 |
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.
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 included support for conservation and environmental organizations, arts organizations, and a charitable giving organization. For example, Myriad USA says it facilitates thoughtful, effective giving across borders. American Bird Conservancy says it works to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas, while Three Valley Conservation Trust says it partners with people and communities to conserve the natural environment and cultural heritage of its service area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $925,610. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $755,610, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $755,610 to Myriad USA, $20,500 to American Bird Conservancy, and $15,000 each to Montana Wilderness School and Three Valley Conservation Trust. Other recipients included Oxford Community Arts Center ($11,000), St Marys River Assn ($13,000), and Avian Research Eduction Institute ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists W Hardy Eshbaugh as president; Steve Eshbaugh as secretary; and Mark VanColler, Jeffrey Eshbaugh, David C Eshbaugh, and Wendy E Brown as trustees.
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable is led by W. Hardy Eshbaugh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W. Hardy Eshbaugh
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Vancoller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy E. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David C. Eshbaugh
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Eshbaugh
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Eshbaugh
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Beth Brand (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Eshbaugh (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Peggy Vancoller (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ian Vancoller (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable
How much does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable give each year?
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable gave $926K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 30 grants.
What is Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $33,058, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable that year got $111K on average.
Where does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable give grants?
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (5 grants), Oxford, OH (3 grants) and Bozeman, MT (3 grants).
Who are Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Myriad USA ($755,610), American Bird Conservancy ($20,500) and Montana Wilderness School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable?
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $928K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for conservation and environmental organizations, arts organizations, and a charitable giving organization. For example, Myriad USA says it facilitates thoughtful, effective giving across borders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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