Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc
Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it made $614K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $341K.
Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,384,665
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $498,166
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $613,886
- +56.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $764,044
- +36.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $70 (2021) to $1K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker Swiss Cottage Inc Rockford, IL | Support General Mission | $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 | $6,384,665 | $498,166 | $764,044 | — | — | $613,886 | $340,832 | $236,823 |
| 2023 | $6,645,549 | $762,849 | $560,622 | — | — | $392,951 | $562,194 | $199,757 |
| 2022 | $6,430,883 | $526,804 | $427,165 | $500 | 1 | $230,442 | $303,963 | $226,678 |
| 2021 | $6,321,512 | $530,449 | $428,065 | $70 | 1 | $245,801 | $316,988 | $217,630 |
| 2020 | $6,497,491 | $493,768 | $502,771 | $1,085 | 3 | — | $232,048 | $231,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc reported a distributable amount of $237K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc is led by Gerald Paulson, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald Paulson
President
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Brian Reis
Executive Director
Executive Director Since Oct → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $87K (2024)
David Byrnes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Robert Grese
Director
Director Since August → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Susan Barnes
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bonnie Smeja (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Brynes (2022) — Director
- Former: George Stevens (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Roger Hickey (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 $87K, to Brian Reis (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc
How large is Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc?
Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $614K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc?
Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Rockford, IL. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc operate?
Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What is Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc's EIN?
Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0006112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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