Grants paid by Essential Foundation
EIN 74-3072546 · San Diego, CA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
Essential Foundation of San Diego, CA (EIN 74-3072546) reported 52 grants paid totaling $457,276 to 38 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$457,276
52 grants
Recipients
38
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 | $37,738 | — |
| 2020 | 11 | $126,500 | — |
| 2021 | 8 | $53,138 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $113,600 | — |
| 2023 | 10 | $74,750 | — |
| 2024 | 7 | $51,550 | — |
Top recipients
The 38 recipients receiving the most from Essential Foundation, by grants paid, out of 38 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Grace Church (aka - Citizens Church La) | U | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $80,000 | 2022 |
| United Through Reading 33-0373000 | C | San Diego, CA | 4 | $50,100 | 2022 |
| Commission On Voluntary Service and Action 23-7213513 | B | Los Angeles, CA | 3 | $37,738 | 2023 |
| The Legacy Foundation 33-0820055 | B | Santa Ana, CA | 2 | $20,000 | 2022 |
| Leverage Leadership Co Priority Living | U | Tustin, CA | 1 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Priority Living - the Master's Program | U | Corona, CA | 1 | $20,000 | 2020 |
| The Legacy - Rolf Benirschke Invitational | U | Del Mar, CA | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Redeemer San Diego | U | Encinitas, CA | 1 | $20,000 | 2020 |
| United Through Reading | U | San Diego, VA | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| University of Southern California | U | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| University of Southern California 95-1642394 | C | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $18,000 | 2020 |
| Rise Up Industries 80-0908912 | C | Santee, CA | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Family Id | U | Edmond, OK | 1 | $15,000 | 2020 |
| Naval Submarine League | U | Alexandria, VA | 1 | $12,500 | 2023 |
| Navy Marine League | U | Arlington, VA | 1 | $12,500 | 2022 |
| Support the Enlisted Project 20-3051279 | C | San Diego, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation 65-1277308 | B | San Diego, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Edify 27-0892545 | C | San Diego, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | U | La Jolla, CA | 1 | $5,438 | 2021 |
| Navy League of the US Honolulu Council 23-7449195 | D | Aiea, HI | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Christian Schools 33-0103052 | B | Solana Beach, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Uso of Metropolitan New York | U | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Joe Grohman Foundation 38-3779697 | D | Fullerton, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Navy Fleet Week Foundation | U | San Diego, CA | 5 | $3,850 | 2024 |
| Scpga Foundation | U | ONTARIO | 1 | $3,300 | 2021 |
| Special Operations Force Support Foundation 52-1765222 | D | Arlington, VA | 1 | $2,500 | 2021 |
| Rolf Benirschke Legacy Foundation 20-5009484 | C | San Diego, CA | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| World Vision 95-1922279 | C | Federal Way, WA | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Saved in America | U | Oceanside, CA | 1 | $1,500 | 2018 |
| Good Tidings Foundation 94-3219013 | B | Burlingame, CA | 1 | $1,300 | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads 54-0799839 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| Eastlake Middle School | U | Chula Vista, CA | 1 | $750 | 2024 |
| Ndia San Diego | U | San Diego, CA | 1 | $500 | 2023 |
| Blue Angels Foundation 52-2226176 | C | Pace, FL | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (2018 Purple Stride San Diego) 33-0841281 | D | Manhattan Beach, CA | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
| The Rosie Network 46-1522625 | C | San Diego, CA | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
| Navy Intelligence Professional | U | Burke, VA | 1 | $500 | 2020 |
| Nasic Association 31-1425143 | D | Fairborn, OH | 1 | $300 | 2024 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 52 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rise Up Industries Santee, CA | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202531259349101828 |
| 2024 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | U | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202531259349101828 |
| 2024 | The Legacy - Rolf Benirschke Invitational Del Mar, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202531259349101828 |
| 2024 | United Through Reading San Diego, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202531259349101828 |
| 2024 | Eastlake Middle School Chula Vista, CA | U | $750 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202531259349101828 |
| 2024 | Navy Fleet Week Foundation San Diego, CA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202531259349101828 |
| 2024 | Nasic Association Fairborn, OH | D | $300 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202531259349101828 |
| 2023 | Leverage Leadership Co Priority Living Tustin, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | Naval Submarine League Alexandria, VA | U | $12,500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | The Legacy - Rolf Benirschke Invitational Del Mar, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | Commission On Voluntary Service & Action Los Angeles, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | United Through Reading San Diego, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | Navy League of the US Honolulu Council Aiea, HI | D | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads Virginia Beach, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | Navy Fleet Week Foundation San Diego, CA | U | $750 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2023 | Ndia San Diego San Diego, CA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412809349100201 |
| 2022 | Sovereign Grace Church (aka - Citizens Church La) Los Angeles, CA | U | $80,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332029349100903 |
| 2022 | Navy Marine League Arlington, VA | U | $12,500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332029349100903 |
| 2022 | The Legacy Foundation Santa Ana, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332029349100903 |
| 2022 | United Through Reading San Diego, CA | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332029349100903 |
| 2022 | Navy Fleet Week Foundation San Diego, CA | U | $1,100 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332029349100903 |
| 2021 | United Through Reading San Diego, CA | C | $20,100 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202231579349101008 |
| 2021 | The Legacy Foundation Santa Ana, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202231579349101008 |
| 2021 | Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation San Diego, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202231579349101008 |
| 2021 | Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | U | $5,438 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202231579349101008 |
| 2021 | Scpga Foundation ONTARIO | U | $3,300 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202231579349101008 |
| 2021 | Special Operations Force Support Foundation Arlington, VA | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202231579349101008 |
| 2021 | Good Tidings Foundation Burlingame, CA | B | $1,300 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202231579349101008 |
| 2021 | Navy Fleet Week Foundation San Diego, CA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202231579349101008 |
| 2020 | Commission On Voluntary Service and Action Los Angeles, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | Priority Living - the Master's Program Corona, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | Redeemer San Diego Encinitas, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | Family Id Edmond, OK | U | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | United Through Reading San Diego, CA | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | Edify San Diego, CA | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | Joe Grohman Foundation Fullerton, CA | D | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | Santa Fe Christian Schools Solana Beach, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | Navy Fleet Week Foundation San Diego, CA | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2020 | Navy Intelligence Professional Burke, VA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102299349100125 |
| 2018 | Support the Enlisted Project San Diego, CA | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - OPERATION PROMISE | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | United Through Reading San Diego, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - OPERATION PROMISE | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | Uso of Metropolitan New York New York, NY | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | Commission On Voluntary Service & Action Los Angeles, CA | B | $2,738 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | Rolf Benirschke Legacy Foundation San Diego, CA | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | World Vision Federal Way, WA | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | Saved in America Oceanside, CA | U | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - OPERATION PROMISE | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (2018 Purple Stride San Diego) Manhattan Beach, CA | D | $500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | The Rosie Network San Diego, CA | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - OPERATION PROMISE | 201902599349100140 |
| 2018 | Blue Angels Foundation Pace, FL | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - OPERATION PROMISE | 201902599349100140 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202531259349101828 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202412809349100201 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202332029349100903 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202231579349101008 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202102299349100125 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201902599349100140 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/743072546.json.
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