Van Essen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 82-3529558
Foundation Overview
Based in Pennington, NJ, Van Essen Family Foundation has awarded 264 grants totaling $1,101,000 to organizations in New Mexico, Illinois and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,101,000
Total Assets
$2,272,820
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 14%
3 of 22 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
New Mexico
55% of grants are awarded in New Mexico, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New Mexico, funding concentrates in Santa Fe (65%), Albuquerque (27%), Espanola (5%).
Funding Trajectory
-15%
Declining funding trend with 15% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). 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 Van Essen Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Association | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| First Presbyterian Church Usa | $18,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Local First Arizona Fnd | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Think New Mexico | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| New Mexicans To Prevent Gun Violence | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Duke Fuqua Business School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| St Michael's High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Espanola Humane | $5,000 | Espanola, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Lap Dog Rescue Of Nm Inc | $5,000 | Tijeras, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| The University Of Redlands | $3,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| American Cancer Association | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church Usa | $17,500 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Think New Mexico | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Southwest Mn Christian High School | $8,000 | Edgerton, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Brady Center | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Duke Fuqua Business School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Museum Of New Mexico Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Fe, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Special Olympics New Mexico | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| St Michael's High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Espanola Humane | $5,000 | Espanola, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| The University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| American Cancer Association | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Usa | $17,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Think New Mexico | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Brady Center | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of Nm | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Duke Fuqua Business School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| El Porvenir | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | $8,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Museum Of New Mexico Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Fe, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Special Olympics New Mexico | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Desert Chorale | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Pbs | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| St Michael's High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Espanola Humane | $5,000 | Espanola, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $7,500 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Wildnerness Alliance | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| American Cancer Association | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Usa | $17,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Think New Mexico | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Brady Center | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of Nm | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Duke Fuqua Business School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| El Porvenir | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | $8,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Museum Of New Mexico Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Fe, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Special Olympics New Mexico | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Desert Chorale | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Pbs | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| St Michael's High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Espanola Humane | $5,000 | Espanola, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $7,500 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Wildnerness Alliance | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| American Cancer Association | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Usa | $17,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Think New Mexico | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Brady Center | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of Nm | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Duke Fuqua Business School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| El Porvenir | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | $8,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Museum Of New Mexico Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Fe, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Special Olympics New Mexico | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Desert Chorale | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Pbs | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| St Michael's High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Espanola Humane | $5,000 | Espanola, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $7,500 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| New Mexico Wildnerness Alliance | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Pc (usa) | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church Usa | $15,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Think New Mexico | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Southwest Mn Christian High School | $10,000 | Edgerton, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Brady Center | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| American Red Cross Of Nm | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Duke Fuqua Business School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| El Porvenir | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | $8,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Museum Of New Mexico Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Fe, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Special Olympics New Mexico | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| University Of New Mexico Foundation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Santa Fe Desert Chorale | $2,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| St Michael's High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Espanola Humane | $4,000 | Espanola, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| New Mexico Wildnerness Alliance | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | $4,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| The University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| American Cancer Association | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Information Tech & Innovation Fdn | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| First Presbyterian Church Usa | $15,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Think New Mexico | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Brady Center | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitali | $2,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| El Porvenir | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| United Way Of Santa Fe County | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | $8,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Museum Of New Mexico Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Fe, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Special Olympics New Mexico | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| New Mexico Pbs | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| St Michael's High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Espanola Humane | $3,000 | Espanola, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| The University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| 1st Presbyterian | $15,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Religious | 2019 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| American Cancer Association | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Viole | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| Break Through | $2,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| Interfaith Homeless Shelter | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Museum Of Nm Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Cultural | 2019 |
| National Parks Conservtion Associat | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational | 2019 |
| New Mexico Pbs | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational | 2019 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| Santa Fe Childrens Museum | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Cultural | 2019 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| Santa Fe Desert Chorale | $2,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Cultural | 2019 |
| Santa Fe Prep | $8,000 | Santa Fw, NM, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Special Olympics Of New Mexico | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational | 2019 |
| St Michaels High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational | 2019 |
| The Nature Conservancy Nm Chapter | $5,000 | Merrifiled, VA, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| Think New Mexico | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational | 2019 |
| United Way | $5,000 | Sante Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2019 |
| University Of Arizona | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Educational | 2019 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educatioanl | 2019 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $2,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Social Cause | 2019 |
| International Folk Art Alliance | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Viole | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| National Parks Conservtion Associat | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| The Nature Conservancy Nm Chapter | $5,000 | Merrifiled, VA, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| United Way | $5,000 | Sante Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| Interfaith Homeless Shelter | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| American Cancer Association | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Social Causes | 2018 |
| 1st Presbyterian | $7,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Religious | 2018 |
| New Mexico Pbs | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Special Olympics Of New Mexico | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Trinity University | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational | 2018 |
| University Of Redlands | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educatioanl | 2018 |
| University Of Arizona | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Think New Mexico | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Santa Fe Prep | $10,000 | Santa Fw, NM, US | Educational | 2018 |
| St Michaels High School Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Ndi New Mexico | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Break Through | $2,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Museum Of Nm Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Santa Fe Desert Chorale | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Santa Fe Childrens Museum | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Cultural | 2018 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Van Essen Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 82-3529558 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1532 Pennington, NJ 08534-0691 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Van Essen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Owen Van Essen |
|---|---|
| Secretary/treasurer | Katherine Van Essen |
| Director | Daniel R Van Essen |
| Director | Joel B Van Essen |
| Director | Trevor T Van Essen |
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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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.