The Eshelman Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1751826
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, The Eshelman Foundation has awarded 219 grants totaling $3,403,855 to organizations in North Carolina, District of Columbia and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $65,000, with a median award of $11,300.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,403,855
Total Assets
$50,822
Median Grant (all grants)
$11,300
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
58
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%
10 of 58 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
North Carolina
94% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Wilmington (74%), Southport (6%), Raleigh (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+24%
Moderate 24% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Eshelman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Safe Place Inc | $10,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Empowered Me Program | 2024 |
| American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter | $7,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Reconnection Workshops For Military Families | 2024 |
| Basilica Shrine Of Saint Mary | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Safe Childrens Project | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southeastern | $30,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Project Learn Program | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music Academy | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Music Is Life Program | 2024 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Tutoring For Kids In The Guardian Ad-litem Program | 2024 |
| Childrens Cancer Partners Of The Carolinas Inc | $20,000 | Spartanburg, SC, US | Helping Families In The Cape Fear Region | 2024 |
| Coastal Horizons Center Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Youth Services For Children In The Shelter | 2024 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Lessons For Children In Financial Need Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick County | $6,000 | Southport, NC, US | Action For Success Program | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear Inc | $12,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Baby Steps Youth Parent Program | 2024 |
| Education Without Walls | $6,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Without Walls Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| First Book | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Purchase Two New Books For Children In Income Eligible Pre-k Programs | 2024 |
| First Book | $5,400 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Help Families With Children | 2024 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $12,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Partial Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $12,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Two Partial Scholarships Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Kids Making It Inc | $30,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Pediatric Palliative Care Program | 2024 |
| Phoenix Employment Services Of Wilmington Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Restoring Opportunity To Youth Program | 2024 |
| Restored Souls Foundation | $7,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Vacation With A Cause Program | 2024 |
| Samaras Village | $10,000 | Southport, NC, US | Healthy Beginnings Program | 2024 |
| The Carousel Center Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Inc | $3,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Making Noise In The Symphony Program | 2024 |
| Unc Health Foundation Inc | $9,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Bereavement Support | 2024 |
| University Of Nc Chapel Hill Public Health Foundat | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Support Library Books For Their Hospital And Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Program | 2024 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $63,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Support Two Major Renovations, Two Aesthetic Renovations, And Two Sibling Renovations | 2024 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $65,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Support Renovations For Children Who Need A More Functional Living Environment: Two Major Renovations, And Two Aesthetic Renovations, As Well As Two Sibling Renovations, Vehicle Acquisition, Evaluation Services, And Partial Salary For The Project Manager Position | 2024 |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry Inc | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Home Repairs For Families With Children | 2024 |
| A Safe Place Inc | $10,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Empowered Me Program | 2024 |
| American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter | $7,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Reconnection Workshops For Military Families | 2024 |
| Basilica Shrine Of Saint Mary | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Safe Childrens Project | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southeastern | $30,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Project Learn Program | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music Academy | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Music Is Life Program | 2024 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Tutoring For Kids In The Guardian Ad-litem Program | 2024 |
| Childrens Cancer Partners Of The Carolinas Inc | $20,000 | Spartanburg, SC, US | Helping Families In The Cape Fear Region | 2024 |
| Coastal Horizons Center Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Youth Services For Children In The Shelter | 2024 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Lessons For Children In Financial Need Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick County | $6,000 | Southport, NC, US | Action For Success Program | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear Inc | $12,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Baby Steps Youth Parent Program | 2024 |
| Education Without Walls | $6,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Without Walls Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| First Book | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Purchase Two New Books For Children In Income Eligible Pre-k Programs | 2024 |
| First Book | $5,400 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Help Families With Children | 2024 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $12,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Partial Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $12,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Two Partial Scholarships Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Kids Making It Inc | $30,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Pediatric Palliative Care Program | 2024 |
| Phoenix Employment Services Of Wilmington Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Restoring Opportunity To Youth Program | 2024 |
| Restored Souls Foundation | $7,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Vacation With A Cause Program | 2024 |
| Samaras Village | $10,000 | Southport, NC, US | Healthy Beginnings Program | 2024 |
| The Carousel Center Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Inc | $3,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Making Noise In The Symphony Program | 2024 |
| Unc Health Foundation Inc | $9,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Bereavement Support | 2024 |
| University Of Nc Chapel Hill Public Health Foundat | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Support Library Books For Their Hospital And Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Program | 2024 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $63,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Support Two Major Renovations, Two Aesthetic Renovations, And Two Sibling Renovations | 2024 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $65,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Support Renovations For Children Who Need A More Functional Living Environment: Two Major Renovations, And Two Aesthetic Renovations, As Well As Two Sibling Renovations, Vehicle Acquisition, Evaluation Services, And Partial Salary For The Project Manager Position | 2024 |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry Inc | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Home Repairs For Families With Children | 2024 |
| A Safe Place Inc | $15,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Empowered Me Program | 2023 |
| Beacon Education Inc | $21,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Purchase 60 Chromebooks | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music Academy | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Music Is Life Program | 2023 |
| Coastal Horizons Center Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Purchase Supplies And Pay For Tutoring For Youth In The Open House Youth Shelter | 2023 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Lessons | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | The Freedom School | 2023 |
| Kids Making It Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum | $6,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | 20 Scholarships For Summer Camps And After School Classes For Underserved Students | 2023 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North Caroli | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Preschool Vision Screening Program | 2023 |
| Phoenix Employment Services Of Wilmington Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Restoring Opportunity To Youth Through Internships | 2023 |
| The Carousel Center Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Tri-county Child Abuse Prevention Initiative | 2023 |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry Inc | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Healthy Homes For Children | 2023 |
| A Safe Place Inc | $15,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Empowered Me Program | 2023 |
| Beacon Education Inc | $21,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Purchase 60 Chromebooks | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music Academy | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Music Is Life Program | 2023 |
| Coastal Horizons Center Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Purchase Supplies And Pay For Tutoring For Youth In The Open House Youth Shelter | 2023 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Lessons | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | The Freedom School | 2023 |
| Kids Making It Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum | $6,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | 20 Scholarships For Summer Camps And After School Classes For Underserved Students | 2023 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North Caroli | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Preschool Vision Screening Program | 2023 |
| Phoenix Employment Services Of Wilmington Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Restoring Opportunity To Youth Through Internships | 2023 |
| The Carousel Center Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Tri-county Child Abuse Prevention Initiative | 2023 |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry Inc | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Healthy Homes For Children | 2023 |
| A Safe Place Inc | $22,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Empower Me Program | 2022 |
| Basilica Shrine Of Saint Mary | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Safe Children's Project To Buy Infant Car Seats And Supplies | 2022 |
| Beacon Education Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Covid-19 Recovery Fund | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of North Carolina Inc | $25,000 | Lake Waccamaw, NC, US | New Therapy Dogs Through Paws4people | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music Academy | $9,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Music Is Life Program | 2022 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Tutoring Program For Children In Nc 5th District | 2022 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Therapeutic Riding Program Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick County | $5,000 | Southport, NC, US | Action For Success Dropout Prevention Program | 2022 |
| First Book | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Pre-k Minds In The Making Program | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc | $7,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Support For Homeless Children And Families | 2022 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $11,970 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $17,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Pediatric Hospice, Palliative, And Grief Care Fund | 2022 |
| Masonboroorg | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Island Explorer Program | 2022 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North Caroli | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Preschool Vision Screening Program | 2022 |
| Nourish Nc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Backpack Program & Market On Market Program | 2022 |
| Samaras Village | $5,000 | Southport, NC, US | Part Time Coordinator Position Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Nc Chapel Hill Public Health Foundat | $12,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Send 15 Children To Type 1 Diabetes Camp | 2022 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $60,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Makeover Program | 2022 |
| A Safe Place Inc | $22,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Empower Me Program | 2022 |
| Basilica Shrine Of Saint Mary | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Safe Children's Project To Buy Infant Car Seats And Supplies | 2022 |
| Beacon Education Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Covid-19 Recovery Fund | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of North Carolina Inc | $25,000 | Lake Waccamaw, NC, US | New Therapy Dogs Through Paws4people | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music Academy | $9,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Music Is Life Program | 2022 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Tutoring Program For Children In Nc 5th District | 2022 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Therapeutic Riding Program Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick County | $5,000 | Southport, NC, US | Action For Success Dropout Prevention Program | 2022 |
| First Book | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Pre-k Minds In The Making Program | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc | $7,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Support For Homeless Children And Families | 2022 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $11,970 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $17,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Pediatric Hospice, Palliative, And Grief Care Fund | 2022 |
| Masonboroorg | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Island Explorer Program | 2022 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North Caroli | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Preschool Vision Screening Program | 2022 |
| Nourish Nc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Backpack Program & Market On Market Program | 2022 |
| Samaras Village | $5,000 | Southport, NC, US | Part Time Coordinator Position Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Nc Chapel Hill Public Health Foundat | $12,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Send 15 Children To Type 1 Diabetes Camp | 2022 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $60,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Makeover Program | 2022 |
| A Safe Place Inc | $22,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Empower Me Program | 2022 |
| Basilica Shrine Of Saint Mary | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Safe Children's Project To Buy Infant Car Seats And Supplies | 2022 |
| Beacon Education Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Covid-19 Recovery Fund | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of North Carolina Inc | $25,000 | Lake Waccamaw, NC, US | New Therapy Dogs Through Paws4people | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Arts Music Academy | $9,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Music Is Life Program | 2022 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Tutoring Program For Children In Nc 5th District | 2022 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Therapeutic Riding Program Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick County | $5,000 | Southport, NC, US | Action For Success Dropout Prevention Program | 2022 |
| First Book | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Pre-k Minds In The Making Program | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc | $7,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Support For Homeless Children And Families | 2022 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $11,970 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $17,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Pediatric Hospice, Palliative, And Grief Care Fund | 2022 |
| Masonboroorg | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Island Explorer Program | 2022 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North Caroli | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Preschool Vision Screening Program | 2022 |
| Nourish Nc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Backpack Program & Market On Market Program | 2022 |
| Samaras Village | $5,000 | Southport, NC, US | Part Time Coordinator Position Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Nc Chapel Hill Public Health Foundat | $12,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Send 15 Children To Type 1 Diabetes Camp | 2022 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $60,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Makeover Program | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Service To The Armed Forces | 2021 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc | $35,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Project Learn | 2021 |
| Brunswick Community College Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Supply, NC, US | Project Search | 2021 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Tutoring Program | 2021 |
| Carousel Center Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Prevention Coordinator Salary Fund | 2021 |
| Coastal Horizons Center Inc | $7,680 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Purchase School Supplies And Fund Tutoring Services For Kids In The Shelter | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick County | $4,000 | Southport, NC, US | Action For Success Program | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $11,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholorship Fund- For Two Students | 2021 |
| Kids Making It Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | In Support Of Programs In New Hanover, Pender, And Brunswick Counties | 2021 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $20,000 | Mcbee, SC, US | Pediatric, Palliative, And Grief Care Fund | 2021 |
| Nourish Nc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Nourish Market & More | 2021 |
| Phoenix Employment Services Of Wilmington Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Future Leaders Program | 2021 |
| St Mary Dental Clinic Corp | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ppe Materials For The Clinic | 2021 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Child Life Support In Pediatric Intensive Care Unit & Pediatric Hematology Oncology | 2021 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $60,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Case And Staff Funding | 2021 |
| American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | The Armed Forces Service Fund | 2020 |
| Autism Society Of North Carolina Inc | $13,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Covid-19 Response Fund And Lifelong Interventions Program | 2020 |
| Brunswick Community College Foundation Inc | $4,000 | Supply, NC, US | Project Search | 2020 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $12,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Academic Tutoring Program | 2020 |
| Carousel Center Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Carousel Center Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Outreach And Education Prevention Initiatives | 2020 |
| Centre Of Redemption | $10,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Coastal Horizons Center Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Covid 19 Support Fund For The Student-based Health Centers | 2020 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $12,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund For Economically Disadvantaged Individuals | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick County | $5,200 | Southport, NC, US | Action For Success Program | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear Inc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Integrated Student Supports Program And The Children's Defense Fund - Freedom School | 2020 |
| First Book | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Pre-k Mind In The Making Program | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | $7,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Covid-19 Meal Help Fund For Children | 2020 |
| Glow Nc Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Covid-19 Response Fund | 2020 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Improving The Health And Well Being Of Homeless Children Program | 2020 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $23,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund - For Two Students | 2020 |
| Kids Making It Inc | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Outreach Program For Young Crime Victims From Domestic Violence Shelters In New Hanover, Brunswick And Pender Counties | 2020 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Pediatric Hospice And Palliative Care Fund | 2020 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North Caroli | $9,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Star Pupils Program In Brunswick, New Hanover And Pender Counties | 2020 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | The Mri Caring Suite Fund | 2020 |
| Nourish Nc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Backpack Program, Farmer's Markid, Food Farmacy And Toddler Tummies Programs | 2020 |
| Oasis Nc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund For 14 Families For The 2020-2021 School Year | 2020 |
| Phoenix Employment Services Of Wilmington Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Future Leaders Program | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army - Greater Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Helping Families With Children Pay Their Rent And Utility Bills Program In Cape Fear | 2020 |
| Unc Health Foundation Inc | $13,919 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Safe Ride Program | 2020 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc | $35,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Workforce Development Program | 2017 |
| Cape Fear Clinic Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Matching Grant For The Pediatric Medical Services | 2017 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Education Assistance For The Gal Children | 2017 |
| Carousel Center Inc | $40,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Centre Of Redemption | $35,000 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | To Hire A Direct Support Services Coordinator | 2017 |
| Coastal Horizons Center Inc | $7,200 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Provide School Supplies And Educational Field Trips To The Children Living In The Open House Shelter | 2017 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarships Funds | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools Of Brunswick County | $5,000 | Southport, NC, US | Action For Success Dropout Prevention Program | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear Inc | $19,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Enrichment Activities/field Trips, Contracted Tutors, And After School Program Supplies | 2017 |
| First Book | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Food Purchase Fund For The Weekend Power Pack Program | 2017 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Of Wilmington Inc | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Supportive Services To Rehouse Families With Children | 2017 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $20,542 | Wilmington, NC, US | Financial Aid For Two Students For The 2017-2018 School Year | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central Carolinas | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Wilmington's Ja In A Day Program | 2017 |
| Kids Making It Inc | $35,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Program Expansion And Skilled Construction Trades | 2017 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | For The Purchase Of Crib Mattresses And Bassinets For The Care Of Pediatric Patients | 2017 |
| Medical Foundation Of North Carolina Inc | $4,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North Caroli | $8,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Pay For Contract Services, Photo, And Equipment Support | 2017 |
| Oasis Nc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund For Oasis Tuition | 2017 |
| St Mary Dental Clinic Corp | $15,000 | Wilinington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| St Mary Dental Clinic Corp | $30,000 | Wilinington, NC, US | Oral Healthcare For Children And Teens | 2017 |
| The National Center For Outdoor And Adventure Educ | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund For Students To Participate In The Education Without Walls Program | 2017 |
| Welcome Home Angel Inc | $50,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Renovation Fund | 2017 |
| Wilmington Childrens Museum | $11,300 | Wilmington, NC, US | To Pay For General Expenses And Outreach Programs For The Science Of Youth Program | 2017 |
| Blue Ribbon Commission Prevention Of Youth Violenc | $20,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | The Voyage Initiative | 2016 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc | $50,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Youth Development To Workforce Pipeline Project | 2016 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Today's Children Tomorrow's Future Program | 2016 |
| Carousel Center Inc | $40,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Childrens Flight Of Hope Inc | $15,000 | Morrisville, NC, US | Provide Travel Services For Children In New Hanover, Pender, And Brunswick County To Medical Facilities To Obtain Care | 2016 |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Equine Therapy For Special Education Students Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Communities In Schools Of Cape Fear Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Cis Student Support Specialist Division | 2016 |
| Dreams Of Wilmington Inc | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Gardening Project | 2016 |
| First Book | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Food For Mind And Body In New Hanover County Program | 2016 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | $43,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Weekend Power Pack And Schools Out Boxes Program | 2016 |
| Hill School Of Wilmington Inc | $9,976 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund For An Underprivileged Student To Attend Hill School | 2016 |
| Kids Making It Inc | $40,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Laying The Foundation For Success | 2016 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Sunrise Kids Summer Program | 2016 |
| National Society To Prevent Blindness North Caroli | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Preschool Photo-refractive Vision Screenings Program | 2016 |
| Oasis Nc | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship Fund For Children With Autism | 2016 |
| St Mary Dental Clinic Corp | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Oral Health Care For Children And Teens | 2016 |
| St Mary Catholic School | $11,328 | Wilmington, NC, US | Science Lab Project | 2016 |
| The National Center For Outdoor And Adventure Educ | $15,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Education Without Walls Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Eshelman Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-1751826 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-1374 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Eshelman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir, Pres | Kimberly Eshelman Batten |
|---|---|
| Board Member | Laura Bonifacio |
| Sec | Steve Diab |
| Chairman | Fred Eshelman |
| Treas | Walker Taylor Iv |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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