Esalen Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
57
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Esalen Institute?
Esalen Institute is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($1.0M), The Children's Trust ($910K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($275K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Esalen Institute between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $1,015,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Children's Trust | $910,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $274,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Shulsky Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Columbus Foundation | $141,032 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $129,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Association for Growth and Education | $100,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Gary NFP | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | $85,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $67,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $28,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lustig Family Foundation | $25,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Mistler Family Foundation | $25,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Verla Regnery Foundation | $22,590 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Bulova Stetson Fund | $15,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Civitas Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Knowledge Freedom Foundation | $9,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Riverstyx Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Toni Ko Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Jackson Family Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Montgomery Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Overbrook Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Esalen Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Shulsky Foundation | TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATIONS'S PURPOSE BY DONATING TO A CHARITY THAT IS A LEADING CENTER FOR EXPLORING AND REALIZING HUMAN POTENTIAL THROUGH EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH. THEY WORK TOWARD THE REALIZATION OF A MORE HUMANE WORLD, SEEKING ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS UNLIKELY TO BE EXPLORED BY TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITIES AND RELIGIONS. ESALEN SPONSORS PIONEERING INITIATIVES AND OFFERS PERSONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS, INTERNS, AND WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Children's Trust | SOCIAL WELFARE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Association for Growth and Education | IN SUPPORT OF ESALEN INSTITUTE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Lustig Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Mistler Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Bulova Stetson Fund | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Knowledge Freedom Foundation | GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Toni Ko Foundation | DONATION | $4,000 |
| 2024 | The Jackson Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Children's Trust | SOCIAL WELFARE | $235,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $101,500 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | EDUCATION | $49,032 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | HEALTH | $28,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $27,000 |
| 2023 | Association for Growth and Education | IN SUPPORT OF ESALEN INSTITUTE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Bulova Stetson Fund | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Mistler Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Knowledge Freedom Foundation | GIFT | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Montgomery Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Jackson Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | The Children's Trust | SOCIAL WELFARE | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $55,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 57 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Esalen Institute?
Esalen Institute is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($1.0M), The Children's Trust ($910K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($275K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Esalen Institute between 2020–2024.
Who is Esalen Institute's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Esalen Institute, with $1.0M across 3 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Esalen Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Esalen Institute across 57 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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