Esse Quam Videri Foundation

SOUTH JORDAN, UT EIN: 87-0570969

Esse Quam Videri Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTH JORDAN, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $162K. Net investment income was $50K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

-5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$162K

-5.6% YoY

Grant Count

+8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-12.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Esse Quam Videri Foundation reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Esse Quam Videri Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $342K (41%)

South Carolina $133K (16%)

Colorado $127K (15%)

Utah $126K (15%)

California $37K (4%)

Minnesota $25K (3%)

Iowa $20K (2%)

New York $13K (2%)

+4 more states

States

California Colorado Iowa Idaho Michigan Minnesota New York South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia Washington

Cities

Albert LeaBrigham CityEncinitasFort WorthGreenwood VillageHarianHyde ParkLoganLongviewLos AngelesMendonNew YorkNorth CharlestonNorth LoganParisProvidenceRiver HeightsSalt Lake CitySan DiegoSanta Monica

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,797,298	$1,909,702	$2,043,025
Revenue	$111,386	$87,525	$10,848
Expenses	$223,790	$220,848	$262,156
Qualifying Distributions	$162,242	$171,825	$185,860
Net Investment Income	$49,838	$38,502	$928
Distributable Amount	$175,152	$157,524	$171,255

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

55 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Helping Hands for Relief Developmen ($59,760), Focusing Philanthropy ($46,982), Water Mission International ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE SMILE TRAIN NEW YORK, NY	To support safe and quality cleft care for children and to provide access to the care they deserve	$2,500
CAPSA LOGAN, UT	shelter and legal advocacy for abuse and violence victims	$4,000
THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS SAN DIEGO, CA	TO ASSIST IN HEALING AND PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES FOR ELDER ABUSE AND DISABLED ADULT ABUSE	$3,000
WATER MISSION INTERNATIONAL NORTH CHARLESTON, SC	TO ASSIST IN RESEARCH AND BUILDING OF SUSTAINABLE SAFE WATER SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND DISASTERS. THIS GRANT IS FOR THE SAFE WATER PROGRAM IN MEXICO	$25,000
HELPING HANDS FOR RELIEF DEVELOPMEN SOUTHFIELD, MI	Committed to serve humanity by integrating resources for people in need. To strive to provide immediate response in disasters, and effective Programs in places of suffering. THIS GRANT IS FOR THE ROHINGYA ORPHAN EDUCATION AND MEDICAL FUND	$59,760
NORTHWESTERN BAND OF SHOSHONE NATIO SALT LAKE CITY, UT	TO help build upon efforts by state and Tribal leaders commitment to improving state-Tribal relations. THIS PARTICULAR GRANT IS FOR THE TRANSLATION CTR BLDG FUND AND TRANSCRIPTION OF TRIBAL ELDER INTERVIEWS	$15,000
CACHE EDUCATION FOUNDATION LOGAN, UT	TO ASSIST THE CACHE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROVIDING A QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS	$1,100
FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO	focus on overcoming barriers to unleash human potential, increasing income, and access to healthcare and education. This particular grant is for the Water for People water station program	$46,982
YOUTH AND FAMILY LINK LONGVIEW, WA	To promote positive change in a child and family's life by engaging and linking them to resources that will result in success in school, having positive friends, a healthy home life and being involved in positive activities	$1,250
THOMAS EDISON CHARTER SCHOOL NORTH LOGAN, UT	TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS THE FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND DISCIPLINE TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, REPUTABLE CITIZENS IN OUR COUNTRY AND TO BECOME HIGH ACHIEVERS IN OUR EVER EVOLVING, DEMANDING, AND COMPLEX SOCIETY	$750

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SARA ALAIA LICHFIELD	Trustee	3.5	$18,723

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esse Quam Videri Foundation?

Esse Quam Videri Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTH JORDAN, UT. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Esse Quam Videri Foundation?

As of 2024, Esse Quam Videri Foundation holds $1.8M in total assets with $111K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $162K in 2024.

Where does Esse Quam Videri Foundation operate?

Esse Quam Videri Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does Esse Quam Videri Foundation award?

In 2024, Esse Quam Videri Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $162K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Esse Quam Videri Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Esse Quam Videri Foundation reported a distributable amount of $175K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.