The Essas Family Foundation Inc
The Essas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $174K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $248.
The Essas Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Essas Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,800
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,867
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $173,940
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Essas Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Noam Hatalmud ($40K). Together the top 9 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 53 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Essas Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2023) to $276K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Noam Hatalmud Lakewood, NJ | To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education. | $40,000 |
| Small Donations to Various 501c3 cl Various, CA | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $39,300 |
| Yeshiva Rav Isacsohn Los Angeles, CA | To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education. | $25,000 |
| Keren Hayeshivot Brooklyn, NY | To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education. | $14,000 |
| Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles Hidden Hills, CA | To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education. | $10,000 |
| Adas Torah Los Angeles, CA | To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education. | $7,500 |
| Merkaz Hatorah Beverly Hills, CA | To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education. | $6,000 |
| Link Los Angeles, CA | To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education. | $5,000 |
| Agudath Israel of America New York, NY | To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $173,940 | $160,969 | $152,285 | $151,800 | 9 | $151,800 | $248 | $3,652 |
| 2023 | $127,186 | $99,134 | $126,199 | $111,000 | 8 | $126,000 | $23,021 | $3,077 |
| 2022 | $164,766 | $254,868 | $295,124 | $178,449 | 11 | $294,949 | $17,288 | $4,745 |
| 2021 | $318,967 | $272,657 | $272,320 | $272,050 | 12 | $272,050 | $28,675 | $4,271 |
| 2020 | $285,828 | $134,719 | $276,350 | $276,140 | 13 | — | $138 | $2,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Essas Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Essas Family Foundation Inc is led by Joseph Essas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Essas
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bella Essas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yosef Manela
Treasurer
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 Essas Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Essas Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Essas Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 8 grants.
What is The Essas Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Essas Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,867, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Essas Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Essas Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (26%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Essas Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Essas Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To enhance and increase the religiosity of Jewish education." (8 grants).
Who are The Essas Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Essas Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Noam Hatalmud ($40,000), Small Donations to Various 501c3 cl ($39,300) and Yeshiva Rav Isacsohn ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Essas Family Foundation Inc?
The Essas Family Foundation Inc reported $174K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Essas Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Essas Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4253346. 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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