The Effenesse Foundation
The Effenesse Foundation is a private foundation located in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Effenesse Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,455
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Effenesse Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 258, Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone: (610) 367-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Effenesse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 62 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Effenesse Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 $1.7M (2020) to $3.0M (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Charitable Giving Fund Boyertown, PA | Charitable, Etc. per I.R.C. Section 107(C)(2) | $2,149,300 |
| Charles Schwab Charitable Giving Fund Boyertown, PA | Charitable, Etc. per I.R.C. Section 107(C)(2) | $794,543 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Charitable, Etc. per I.R.C. Section 107(C)(2) | $10,000 |
| Charles Schwab Charitable Giving Fund Boyertown, PA | Charitable, Etc. per I.R.C. Section 107(C)(2) | $1,189 |
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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 | $1,455 | $3 | $2 | — | — | — | $1 | $53 |
| 2023 | $1,454 | $4 | $2 | — | — | — | $2 | $52 |
| 2022 | $1,452 | $3,291 | $2,958,867 | $2,955,032 | 4 | $2,955,032 | — | $21,608 |
| 2021 | $2,960,631 | $635,306 | $2,248,919 | $2,237,289 | 20 | $2,237,289 | $632,428 | $263,998 |
| 2020 | $4,571,953 | $544,987 | $1,739,192 | $1,720,000 | 38 | — | $542,027 | $274,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Effenesse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported four grants totaling $2,955,032. Its 2023 and 2024 filings each reported zero grants. No grant recipients or typical grant size are identified here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzanne K Biesecker as director and Frederick N Biesecker II, Lissa B Longacre, and Britta L Biesecker as trustees.
The Effenesse Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Britta L. Biesecker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederick N. Biesecker II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lissa B. Longacre
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne K. Biesecker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Effenesse Foundation
How large is The Effenesse Foundation?
The Effenesse Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.
How do I apply for a grant from The Effenesse Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Effenesse Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Effenesse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Effenesse Foundation's EIN?
The Effenesse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1867942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Effenesse Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2024
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