Exxonmobil Foundation

SPRING, TX EIN: 13-6082357

The ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of the Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States. Incorporated in 1955 as the Esso Education Foundation, the organization was renamed the Exxon Education Foundation in 1972 and took its current name in 1999 following the merger of Exxon Corporation and Mobil Corporation. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation headquartered in Spring, Texas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$78.4M

-27.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$20.8M

-29.6% YoY

Grant Count

66

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$316K

-29.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Foundation supports organizations involved with education, the environment (including biodiversity and conservation), health, and ExxonMobil employee involvement. Special emphasis is directed toward:

  • STEM Education: Math and science education with a focus on K-12 teaching, diversity initiatives, and education pathways. The Foundation's STEM Education program has contributed over $1.25 billion to organizations worldwide.
  • Women's Economic Opportunity: Creating economic opportunities for women and promoting women as catalysts for economic development.
  • Malaria Prevention: Supporting programs targeting global health issues, specifically malaria prevention, treatment, and advocacy.

Support is given primarily in areas of company operations, with giving also directed to national and international organizations.

Grantmaking

The Foundation makes grants across multiple program areas. Recent major grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation supports programs in areas of company operations globally, with particular emphasis on communities where ExxonMobil has established operations. Support extends to both domestic and international organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

21states
+13 more states

Cities

AlexandriaAnchorageAndoverArlingtonAtlantaBaltimoreBaton RougeBaytownBeaumontBillingsBostonCarol StreamCentennialChantillyCharlottesvilleChicagoConroeCorpus ChristiCypressDallas

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $78,357,234
  • Total Revenues: $4,713,229
  • Total Expenses: $24,432,293

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $109,000,000
  • Total Revenues: $6,039,856
  • Total Expenses: $29,900,000

Historical Context: In 2019, collectively, Exxon Mobil Corporation, its divisions and affiliates, employees, retirees, and the ExxonMobil Foundation provided $253 million in contributions worldwide.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$40M$80M$120M$160M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$78,357,234$108,506,578$131,035,168
Revenue$4,713,229$6,039,856$1,696,114
Expenses$24,432,293$29,919,983$28,754,707
Qualifying Distributions$14,447,598$40,940,780$25,340,062
Net Investment Income$4,713,229$6,039,856$1,696,114
Distributable Amount$4,276,557$5,868,198$5,102,003

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$8M$16M$24M$32M40 grants202055 grants202181 grants202266 grants202366 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

KHAN ACADEMY INC$6.8MCHARITIES AID FOUNDATION…$3.7MIWOKRAMA INTERNATIONAL C…$2.5MUNITED WAY OF GREATER HO…$1.3MTHE EMC FOUNDATION INC$1.0MCHERIE BLAIR FOUNDATION …$600KCOUNTERPART INTERNATIONA…$500KFRIENDS OF PANAFRICARE INC$350KJUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SO…$300KFUNDACAO MECANISMO DE AP…$300K

Grant Size Distribution

240 grants across all recorded years

93<$50K21$50–100K56$100–250K29$250–500K24$500K–1M12$1–5M5$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Matt M FurmanTrustee & Chairman
Alvin V AbrahamsTrustee & President10
Juliana L SchmokerSecretary
Chris M CarronGeneral Counsel2
James R ChapmanTrustee
Jon M GibbsTrustee
Julio E TamacasTreasurer
Inge A Van CoppenolleTrustee
Michael P ZamoraTrustee
Jeffrey A TaylorTrustee
Alison P SimonTrustee
Thomas Chris SmithController2

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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