Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche
The Henry W. & Leslie M. Eskuche Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1978 by Leslie M. Eskuche and fully funded upon settlement of her estate in 1990, it supports religious, charitable, literacy, scientific, and educational purposes, as well as the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Its trust agreement expresses a desire for funds to benefit people living in Utah.
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche at a glance
In short: Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche gave $598K across 90 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Utah. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $597,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 90
- Average grant
- $6,639
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $4,725,735
- -8.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (3 of 87, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Utah (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written application setting forth the applicant’s public charity status as the required material. Awards are restricted to public charities, with some preference for organizations performing activities in Utah. The website says an administrative committee has discretion over recipients and grant amounts; it generally does not make grants to individuals, endowments, applicants’ overhead costs, debt retirement, operational deficits, building construction or maintenance, or political campaigns or activities attempting to influence legislation.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Songa Corbin
Mailing address: 170 South Main Street Suite 600, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 534-6045
Website: https://eskuchefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminster College ($185K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($17,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 260 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust agreement expresses a desire for funds to benefit residents and people living in Utah. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, with 1% each going to recipients in Washington and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 90 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 87 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2021) to $598K (2025). In 2025 it made 90 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT | Grant/Donation | $185,000 |
| Scottish Rite Children's Learn Ogden, UT | Children's Support Centers | $15,000 |
| Rape Recovery Center Salt Lake City, UT | Grant/Donation | $10,000 |
| Utah Council of the Blind Woods Cross, UT | Grant/Donation | $10,000 |
| Eye Care for Kids Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Relief for visually impaired, low income children and families | $10,000 |
| Salt Lake Donated Dental Svc Salt Lake City, UT | Dental Services for Underprivileged Individuals | $10,000 |
| Wasatch Forensic Nurses Salt Lake City, UT | Collect forensic medical evidence for victims of sexual assault or rape | $10,000 |
| Wasatch Homeless Care Salt Lake City, UT | Grant/Donation | $8,500 |
| Crossroads Urban Center Salt Lake City, UT | Fight Poverty and Build Community | $8,000 |
| The Road Home Salt Lake City UT, UT | Emergency Shelter for Homeless | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,725,735 | $267,458 | $700,896 | $597,500 | 90 | $618,179 | $184,741 | $331,546 |
| 2024 | $5,159,446 | $-110,898 | $79,323 | — | — | $15,866 | $61,576 | $293,629 |
| 2023 | $5,990,266 | $73,783 | $303,477 | $215,500 | 52 | $233,095 | $58,015 | $301,637 |
| 2022 | $5,564,321 | $352,752 | $605,535 | $509,500 | 91 | $528,708 | $275,925 | $339,315 |
| 2021 | $5,819,591 | $289,504 | $188,425 | $102,500 | 27 | — | $220,765 | $304,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche reported a distributable amount of $332K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust agreement allows funding for religious, charitable, literacy, scientific, or educational purposes, or for preventing cruelty to children or animals. It expresses a preference for benefiting residents and people living in Utah.
Recent grants illustrate support for a range of services. The Utah Council of the Blind describes its work as providing services to visually impaired people, including transportation, reading, social and educational activities, and training. The Rape Recovery Center describes its work as crisis counseling, community education, and advocacy for sexual assault victims. Wasatch Forensic Nurses says it provides compassionate care and timely collection of forensic medical evidence. Other 2025 grantees include organizations serving people experiencing homelessness or poverty, survivors of domestic violence, low-income patients, and children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 90 grants totaling $597,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $185,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grant was $185,000 to Westminster College. Other notable awards included $15,000 to Scottish Rite Children’s Learn and $10,000 each to the Rape Recovery Center, Utah Council of the Blind, Eye Care for Kids Foundation, an individual recipient Donated Dental Services, and Wasatch Forensic Nurses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists U.S. Bank National Association as trustee, and Paula Julander, Beth Dobkins, and Keith Odendahl as advisory members.
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank National Association
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$72K (2021) → $82K (2025)
Beth Dobkins
Advisory Member
On filings since 2021
$830 (2021) → $5K (2025)
Keith Odendahl
Advisory Member
On filings since 2021
$830 (2021) → $5K (2025)
Paula Julander
Advisory Member
On filings since 2021
$830 (2021) → $0 (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 $82K, to US Bank National Association (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche
How much does Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche give each year?
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche gave $598K across 90 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche's typical grant size?
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,639, across 90 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche that year got $4K on average.
Where does Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche give grants?
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche gives mostly in Utah: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (68 grants), Ogden, UT (3 grants), Murray, UT (3 grants) and Salt Lake City UT, UT (2 grants).
Does Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 90 grants with a stated purpose on Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant/Donation" (23 grants).
Who are Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche's largest grantees?
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche's largest 2025 grantees include Westminster College ($185,000), Scottish Rite Children's Learn ($15,000) and Rape Recovery Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($17,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche?
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $618K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $332K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche fund?
The trust agreement allows funding for religious, charitable, literacy, scientific, or educational purposes, or for preventing cruelty to children or animals. It expresses a preference for benefiting residents and people living in Utah. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche's EIN?
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6179296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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