Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr
For the use and benefit of union center cemetery inc of Woods county, ok, and (as of june 25, 2015) any other charitable organizations within woods and Alfalfa county, Oklahoma.
Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr at a glance
In short: Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr gave $39K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,375
- +90.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,688
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,688
- Total assets
- $1,944,621
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cheroke Strip Museum ($25K). Together the top 2 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $48K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheroke Strip Museum Alva, OK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Union Center Cemetery Inc Alva, OK | General Support | $14,375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,944,621 | $70,498 | $60,585 | $39,375 | 2 | $53,283 |
| 2024 | $1,872,672 | $129,543 | $37,825 | $20,707 | 1 | $68,010 |
| 2023 | $1,739,139 | $79,553 | $25,565 | $13,850 | 1 | $37,105 |
| 2022 | $1,664,268 | $66,123 | $67,809 | $48,100 | 2 | $46,702 |
| 2021 | $1,786,125 | $70,427 | $40,721 | $23,100 | 2 | $51,586 |
About Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr
Based on IRS filings
Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr is a public charity, based in Alva, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $53K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl Hartwig
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Jay Leeper
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Carl Hartwig (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr
How much does Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr give each year?
Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr gave $39K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr?
Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $70K.
Where does Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr operate?
Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr's EIN?
Esther Blessington Testamentary Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6177841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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