ESI Cares Inc
ESI Cares Inc is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. Its website describes ESI CARES as ESI’s nonprofit foundation, founded in 2018, supporting organizations in communities the company touches through the pillars of family, community, and education. The foundation raises funds in part by recycling scrap metal collected from construction projects and offices.
ESI Cares Inc at a glance
In short: ESI Cares Inc gave $91K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Idaho. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,011
- +143.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -37.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,056
- +292.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $665,784
- +64.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (97% 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 ESI Cares Inc
- 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. Its website says it generally does not contribute to annual funds or unrestricted general operating funds, lobbying, religious advocacy, undesignated sponsorships, individuals, school programs or projects benefiting one student, or youth athletic team sponsorships.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2200 S Cobalt Point Way, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 362-3040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from ESI Cares Inc
Who ESI Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Idaho Nonprofit Center ($31K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it supports organizations in communities ESI touches. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho, 2% to Florida, and less than 1% to Washington, as reported in the filing. The listed grants included recipients in Boise, Meridian, and Garden City, Idaho, and Miami, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is ESI Cares Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 359% 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 $37K (2023) to $91K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Nonprofit Center Boise, ID | Charitable Contributions | $30,500 |
| Dress for Success Boise Valley Meridian, ID | Charitable Contributions | $25,000 |
| Foster and Heart Boise, ID | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Genesis Community Health Garden City, ID | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| WCA - Women's Children Alliance Boise, ID | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Idaho Food Bank Meridian, ID | Charitable Contributions | $3,500 |
| Faces of Hope Foundation Boise, ID | Charitable Contributions | $3,001 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Idaho Boise, ID | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
| Giraffelaugh Garden City, ID | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch Boise, ID | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,784 | $422,167 | $164,486 | $91,011 | 18 | $91,011 | $25,319 |
| 2023 | $404,569 | $300,833 | $44,684 | $37,321 | 29 | $37,321 | $13,069 |
| 2022 | $148,420 | $154,563 | $44,851 | $44,851 | 19 | $44,851 | $3,562 |
| 2021 | $38,708 | $40,719 | $81,380 | $81,335 | 31 | $81,335 | $2,349 |
| 2020 | $79,369 | $52,665 | $65,150 | $65,150 | 16 | — | $4,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ESI Cares Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 stated focus is meaningful support for community organizations, with an emphasis on family, community, and education. Its website says it considers programs addressing specific community needs, gives special consideration to organizations supporting women and children, and values effective administration, innovative approaches, and plans for sustainability beyond its funding.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Idaho Nonprofit Center says it works to educate, advocate, and collaborate in support of stronger nonprofits. Genesis Community Health describes its work as providing transitional primary health care and social and spiritual support to low-income, uninsured people in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. Idaho Youth Ranch says it provides programs and services for Idaho youth that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $91,011. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $30,500, with a median of $2,500.
The largest 2024 grants included $30,500 to Idaho Nonprofit Center in Boise and $25,000 to Dress for Success Boise Valley in Meridian. Other grants included $5,000 each to Foster and Heart, Genesis Community Health, and WCA – Women’s and Children’s Alliance; $3,500 to Idaho Food Bank; and $3,001 to Faces of Hope Foundation. All were listed as charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil Nelson as president, Michael Kimmel as vice president, Marianne Nelson as secretary, and Crystal Jones as treasurer.
ESI Cares Inc is led by Neil Nelson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil Nelson
President
Chairman → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Nelson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kimmel
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrea Hovey (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Karen Bloomfield (2020) — Treasurer
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 ESI Cares Inc
How much does ESI Cares Inc give each year?
ESI Cares Inc gave $91K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 29 grants.
What is ESI Cares Inc's typical grant size?
ESI Cares Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,056, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ESI Cares Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does ESI Cares Inc give grants?
ESI Cares Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (9 grants), Meridian, ID (2 grants) and Garden City, ID (2 grants).
Who are ESI Cares Inc's largest grantees?
ESI Cares Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Idaho Nonprofit Center ($30,500), Dress for Success Boise Valley ($25,000) and Foster and Heart ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ESI Cares Inc?
ESI Cares Inc reported $666K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ESI Cares Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is meaningful support for community organizations, with an emphasis on family, community, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ESI Cares Inc?
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 ESI Cares Inc's EIN?
ESI Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2437785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does ESI Cares Inc 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). ESI Cares Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/esi-cares-inc-morg_df209278b09a40e697d9e016bfaba372
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