Eskaton Foundation
The primary mission is to enhance the lives of older adults through innovative wellness, housing and social services.
Eskaton Foundation at a glance
In short: Eskaton Foundation gave $269K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $269K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $268,617
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $268,617
- +109.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $268,617
- Total assets
- $6,563,770
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Eskaton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eskaton Properties Inc ($269K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eskaton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 452% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $269K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $269K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eskaton Properties Inc Carmichael, CA | Program Support | $268,617 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,563,770 | $1,202,040 | $890,501 | $268,617 | 1 | $344,626 |
| 2023 | $5,874,755 | $1,001,745 | $825,615 | $256,197 | 2 | $158,618 |
| 2022 | $4,874,251 | $400,308 | $463,425 | $156,090 | 4 | $274,945 |
| 2021 | $6,125,407 | $977,144 | $151,717 | $48,675 | 2 | $808,833 |
| 2020 | $5,450,279 | $377,074 | $356,957 | $55,840 | 1 | $109,875 |
| 2018 | $4,487,181 | $463,971 | $549,158 | $252,596 | 6 | $253,556 |
About Eskaton Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eskaton Foundation is a public charity, based in Carmichael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $269K. Net investment income was $345K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eskaton Foundation is led by Sheri Peifer, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheri Peifer
President & CEO
Secretary, Senior Vice President & Cso → President & Secretary, 2022
President & Secretary → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Garcia
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Yotopoulos
Board Member
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia McFarland
Board Member
Chair → Chair & Board Member, 2023
Chair & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd S. Murch
Former CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2022
CEO → Former CEO, 2024
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
David Lindeman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Rose
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariann Sheldon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Jenkins
Senior Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Hewitt
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Heffernan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Ramirez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gianna Baik
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Rao Unnava
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Munoz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Garberson
General Counsel & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Lawrence Garcia - Chair As (2023) — Of & Vice Chair
- Former: Sheri Peifer - President Ceo (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Garberson - General (2023) — Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Jacquelyn Kung (2018–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Steenhausen (2018–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lisa Yates (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Edmondson (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Demarois (2018–2021) — Chair
- Former: Douglas Elmets (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Donovan (2018–2020) — Secretary & COO
- Former: Karen Robison (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Rhinehelder (2018–2020) — Former Vice President & Philanthropy
- Former: Samuel Perez (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Burns Johnson (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Pace (2018) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Eskaton Foundation
How much does Eskaton Foundation give each year?
Eskaton Foundation gave $269K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $256K across 2 grants.
How large is Eskaton Foundation?
Eskaton Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
Where does Eskaton Foundation operate?
Eskaton Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Eskaton Foundation's EIN?
Eskaton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0227233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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