ESB3 Foundation
ESB3 Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in Texas and Pennsylvania, including cultural, health, community, and other charitable organizations.
ESB3 Foundation at a glance
In short: ESB3 Foundation gave $2.3M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $192K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,305,833
- -89.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -85.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $192,153
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $12,695,580
- -9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (59% 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 ESB3 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3713 Ella Lane, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 236-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ESB3 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
374 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 326 grants of 374 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 41% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ESB3 Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $226K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $67K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 373% 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 $1.2M (2020) to $22.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Jenkintown, PA | General support | $1,350,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | Blanton Museum support | $363,333 |
| The Brookwood Community Inc Brookshire, TX | General support | $166,667 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation Houston, TX | Blazing New Trails campaign | $83,333 |
| Children's Museum of Houston Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Houston Methodist Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas One Fund Austin, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Main Street Ministries Houston, TX | Spirit of Ministry support | $20,000 |
| Texas Cultural Trust Council Austin, TX | General support | $12,500 |
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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 | $12,695,580 | $1,265,584 | $2,763,544 | $2,305,833 | 12 | $2,537,054 | $1,001,302 | $679,477 |
| 2023 | $13,971,338 | $7,592,795 | $23,070,978 | $22,477,600 | 81 | $22,637,246 | $7,299,154 | $1,067,035 |
| 2022 | $35,444,464 | $2,567,534 | $2,905,203 | $2,263,558 | 110 | $2,456,759 | $2,145,413 | $1,631,228 |
| 2021 | $43,202,019 | $4,308,653 | $2,335,856 | $1,631,567 | 91 | $1,960,015 | $3,908,016 | $2,014,874 |
| 2020 | $37,516,674 | $1,333,114 | $1,715,620 | $1,225,366 | 80 | — | $999,880 | $1,755,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ESB3 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $679K 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
The foundation’s 2024 grantees included organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. The Brookwood Community says it provides an educational environment that creates meaningful work, belonging, and purpose for adults with disabilities. Camp For All says it transforms the world for children and adults with challenging illnesses, disabilities, or special needs. Texas One Fund says it helps Texas collegiate athletes succeed, and Main Street Ministries says it engages its culture at its greatest point of need with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $2,305,833. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,350,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest grants included $1,350,000 to JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund for general support; $363,333 to University of Texas Foundation for Blanton Museum support; $166,667 to The Brookwood Community Inc for general support; and $150,000 to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for general support. Other grants included $83,333 to Camp for All Foundation for its Blazing New Trails campaign and $50,000 each to Children’s Museum of Houston, Houston Methodist, and Texas One Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eddy Blanton (President/Assistant Secretary), Jack Blanton Jr (Vice President/Assistant Secretary), Elizabeth Blanton Wareing (Vice President/Secretary), Elizabeth Blanton (Executive Director), Julie Wareing Aldrich (Director), Mary Catherine Blanton Jones (Director), and Allison Stasney (Director).
ESB3 Foundation is led by Eddy Blanton, President & Assistant Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eddy Blanton
President & Assistant Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → President & Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$75K (2024)
Elizabeth Blanton
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$42K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Julie Wareing Aldrich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Catherine Blanton Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Stasney
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Blanton Wareing
Vice President & Secretary
President & Assistant Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Blanton Jr.
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kathy Munger (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Licia Cosgrove (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Jackson Blanton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura W Wheless (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Eddy Blanton (Pres/Asst. Sec.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about ESB3 Foundation
How much does ESB3 Foundation give each year?
ESB3 Foundation gave $2.3M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22.5M across 81 grants.
What is ESB3 Foundation's typical grant size?
ESB3 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $192,153, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ESB3 Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does ESB3 Foundation give grants?
ESB3 Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants) and Austin, TX (4 grants).
Does ESB3 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of ESB3 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are ESB3 Foundation's largest grantees?
ESB3 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund ($1,350,000), University of Texas Foundation ($368,333 across 2 grants) and The Brookwood Community Inc ($166,667), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ESB3 Foundation?
ESB3 Foundation reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $679K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ESB3 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grantees included organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. The Brookwood Community says it provides an educational environment that creates meaningful work, belonging, and purpose for adults with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ESB3 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 ESB3 Foundation's EIN?
ESB3 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1488953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does ESB3 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). ESB3 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/esb3-foundation-morg_26985f2bb4354ee2bda624c7c8352385
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