Essense is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $495K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $25K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$495K
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$25K
About Essense
Based on IRS filings
Essense is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $495K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $494,557 | $500,000 |
| Revenue | $25,226 | $500,000 |
| Expenses | $30,669 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $25,000 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,226 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Network Contagion Research Institut ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Network Contagion Research Institut Princeton, NJ | EDUCATION RESEARCH | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNDAR IYER | President | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essense?
Essense is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. It holds $495K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Essense?
As of 2024, Essense holds $495K in total assets with $25K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $25K in 2024.
Where does Essense operate?
Essense has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What size grants does Essense award?
In 2024, Essense awarded 1 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Essense's EIN?
Essense's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4600563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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