The Essner Family Foundation
The Essner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $906K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $54K. Net investment income was $83K.
The Essner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Essner Family Foundation gave $54K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,000
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,000
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $54,000
- Total assets
- $905,688
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Essner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gulf Coast Commmunity Foundation ($54K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Essner Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $50K (2021) to $101K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Commmunity Foundation Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $54,000 |
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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 | $905,688 | $83,509 | $57,406 | $54,000 | 1 | $55,703 | $83,473 | $56,602 |
| 2023 | $1,115,091 | $219,071 | $60,629 | $58,000 | 1 | $59,314 | $217,756 | $55,033 |
| 2022 | $956,649 | $60,796 | $67,174 | $65,000 | 1 | $66,087 | $59,709 | $64,517 |
| 2021 | $963,027 | $41,965 | $51,970 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $40,980 | $59,610 |
| 2020 | $973,032 | $65,676 | $102,750 | $101,000 | 2 | — | $64,800 | $53,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Essner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Essner Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne M. Essner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Essner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Essner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Essner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert A. Essner
Trustee
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 Essner Family Foundation
How much does The Essner Family Foundation give each year?
The Essner Family Foundation gave $54K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 1 grant.
How large is The Essner Family Foundation?
The Essner Family Foundation reported $906K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Essner Family Foundation operate?
The Essner Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New York.
What is The Essner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Essner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4580388. 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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