Grants paid by Matthew and Emmanuella Essieh Foundation
EIN 93-1282998 · Portland, OR · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
Matthew and Emmanuella Essieh Foundation of Portland, OR (EIN 93-1282998) reported 66 grants paid totaling $838,021 to 37 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$838,021
66 grants
Recipients
37
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | $84,563 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | $60,421 | — |
| 2021 | 8 | $116,489 | — |
| 2022 | 10 | $92,075 | — |
| 2023 | 10 | $72,186 | — |
| 2024 | 10 | $113,931 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | $298,356 | — |
Top recipients
The 37 recipients receiving the most from Matthew and Emmanuella Essieh Foundation, by grants paid, out of 37 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Msef Charitable Foundation | U | Sakumono Village, Tema | 7 | $357,160 | 2025 |
| Nape Foundation 92-1190715 | D | Portland, OR | 7 | $130,473 | 2024 |
| Palm University Foundation | U | Portland, OR | 2 | $70,000 | 2025 |
| Harvard University 04-3009105 | C | Cambridge, MA | 2 | $45,000 | 2022 |
| Southern Oregon University 52-1538561 | B | Ashland, OR | 1 | $30,000 | 2025 |
| Avalon University School of Medicin | U | Youngstown, OH | 1 | $19,396 | 2020 |
| St Andrews Nativity School 93-1291049 | C | Portland, OR | 5 | $17,500 | 2024 |
| Niagara College Canada | U | Toronto, Ontario | 2 | $15,555 | 2025 |
| Nottingham Trent University | U | Nottingham | 1 | $14,940 | 2025 |
| University of Hertfordshire | U | Hatfield | 1 | $14,157 | 2025 |
| Algonquin College of Applied Arts | U | Ottowa, Ontario | 1 | $13,286 | 2025 |
| Bangor University | U | Bangor, Gwynedd | 1 | $10,503 | 2023 |
| Georgia State University | U | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $10,500 | 2025 |
| Rccg Chapel of Mercy | U | Beaverton, OR | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Peace Corps Foundation 01-0554700 | C | Washington, DC | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| York St John University | U | York | 1 | $8,156 | 2025 |
| Harambee Centre Inc 93-1293913 | B | Portland, OR | 3 | $8,100 | 2024 |
| Cantores in Ecclesia Ltd 41-2042868 | D | Portland, OR | 5 | $6,551 | 2025 |
| Sheridan College | U | Oakville, Ontario | 1 | $6,354 | 2025 |
| Oberfranken University | U | Bayreuth, Bavaria | 1 | $6,100 | 2022 |
| University of Calgary | U | Calgary, Alberta | 1 | $5,883 | 2023 |
| Georgetown University 23-7333567 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Church 93-0391576 | D | Portland, OR | 1 | $4,300 | 2025 |
| Ko-Falen Cultural Center 42-1761763 | B | Portland, OR | 3 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| Homowo Twins Foundation 85-0624713 | D | Portland, OR | 2 | $3,000 | 2024 |
| West Chester University | U | West Chester, PA | 2 | $2,997 | 2022 |
| Igbo Women Association of Or Sw Wa 84-2927364 | D | Beaverton, OR | 1 | $2,000 | 2023 |
| Tigard Community Friends Church 93-0585348 | C | Tigard, OR | 1 | $1,500 | 2018 |
| New Brunswick Community College | U | St Andrews, New Brunswick | 1 | $1,200 | 2022 |
| Mt Hood Community College | U | Gresham, OR | 1 | $1,063 | 2018 |
| Christian Youth Theater | U | Tigard, OR | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| George Brown College of Applied Art | U | Toronto, Ontario | 1 | $883 | 2025 |
| Association of New Brunswick Lpn | U | Fredericton, New Brunswick | 1 | $864 | 2023 |
| St Francis of Assissi Church | U | Portland, OR | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
| Southern Oregon University Foundati 23-7030910 | C | Ashland, OR | 1 | $500 | 2020 |
| St Frederic Catholic Church | U | St Helens, OR | 1 | $500 | 2022 |
| The Pontifical Mission Societies US | U | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | 2025 |
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 66 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Msef Charitable Foundation Sakumono Village, Tema | U | $110,000 | paid | Operating Support, Academic Scholarships | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Palm University Foundation Portland, OR | U | $50,000 | paid | Student Housing | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | B | $30,000 | paid | Tuition | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Palm University Foundation Portland, OR | U | $20,000 | paid | Tuition Support | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Nottingham Trent University Nottingham | U | $14,940 | paid | Tuition | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | University of Hertfordshire Hatfield | U | $14,157 | paid | Tuition | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Niagara College Canada Toronto, Ontario | U | $13,659 | paid | Education | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Algonquin College of Applied Arts Ottowa, Ontario | U | $13,286 | paid | Tuition Assistance | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | U | $10,500 | paid | Tuition support | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | York St John University York | U | $8,156 | paid | Tuition | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Sheridan College Oakville, Ontario | U | $6,354 | paid | Tuition Support | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Holy Rosary Catholic Church Portland, OR | D | $4,300 | paid | Operating Support | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Cantores in Ecclesia Ltd Portland, OR | D | $1,021 | paid | Operating Support | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | Ko-Falen Cultural Center Portland, OR | B | $1,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | George Brown College of Applied Art Toronto, Ontario | U | $883 | paid | Tuition | 202621359349104742 |
| 2025 | The Pontifical Mission Societies US New York, NY | U | $100 | paid | Operating Support | 202621359349104742 |
| 2024 | Msef Charitable Foundation Sakumono Village, Tema | U | $66,035 | paid | Operating Support, Academic Scholarships | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | Nape Foundation Portland, OR | D | $25,000 | paid | Education | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | Rccg Chapel of Mercy Beaverton, OR | U | $10,000 | paid | Building Fund | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | St Andrews Nativity School Portland, OR | C | $5,000 | paid | Education | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | Cantores in Ecclesia Ltd Portland, OR | D | $2,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | Niagara College Canada Toronto, Ontario | U | $1,896 | paid | Education | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | Homowo Twins Foundation Portland, OR | D | $1,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | Christian Youth Theater Tigard, OR | U | $1,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | Ko-Falen Cultural Center Portland, OR | B | $1,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202520739349101017 |
| 2024 | Harambee Centre Inc Portland, OR | B | $1,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202520739349101017 |
| 2023 | Msef Charitable Foundation Sakumono Village, Tema | U | $32,700 | paid | Operating Support, Academic Scholarships | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | Bangor University Bangor, Gwynedd | U | $10,503 | paid | Tuition | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | Peace Corps Foundation Washington, DC | C | $10,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta | U | $5,883 | paid | Tuition | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | Nape Foundation Portland, OR | D | $5,206 | paid | Education | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | Cantores in Ecclesia Ltd Portland, OR | D | $2,530 | paid | Operating Support | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | Igbo Women Association of Or Sw Wa Beaverton, OR | D | $2,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | St Andrews Nativity School Portland, OR | C | $1,500 | paid | Education | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | Ko-Falen Cultural Center Portland, OR | B | $1,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202421789349101462 |
| 2023 | Association of New Brunswick Lpn Fredericton, New Brunswick | U | $864 | paid | Education Support | 202421789349101462 |
| 2022 | Msef Charitable Foundation Sakumono Village, Tema | U | $40,000 | paid | Operating Support, Academic Scholarships | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | Nape Foundation Portland, OR | D | $15,000 | paid | Education | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | C | $15,000 | paid | Education | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | Oberfranken University Bayreuth, Bavaria | U | $6,100 | paid | Education | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | Education | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | St Andrews Nativity School Portland, OR | C | $5,000 | paid | Education | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | West Chester University West Chester, PA | U | $2,275 | paid | Education | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | Homowo Twins Foundation Portland, OR | D | $2,000 | paid | Art & Culture Festival | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | New Brunswick Community College St Andrews, New Brunswick | U | $1,200 | paid | Education | 202341369349100234 |
| 2022 | St Frederic Catholic Church St Helens, OR | U | $500 | paid | Operating Support | 202341369349100234 |
| 2021 | Msef Charitable Foundation Sakumono Village, Tema | U | $45,000 | paid | Operating Support, Academic Scholarships | 202241339349103134 |
| 2021 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | C | $30,000 | paid | Education | 202241339349103134 |
| 2021 | Nape Foundation Portland, OR | D | $29,767 | paid | Operating Support | 202241339349103134 |
| 2021 | St Andrews Nativity School Portland, OR | C | $5,000 | paid | Education | 202241339349103134 |
| 2021 | Harambee Centre Inc Portland, OR | B | $5,000 | paid | Operating Support | 202241339349103134 |
| 2021 | West Chester University West Chester, PA | U | $722 | paid | Education | 202241339349103134 |
| 2021 | St Francis of Assissi Church Portland, OR | U | $500 | paid | Operating Support | 202241339349103134 |
| 2021 | Cantores in Ecclesia Ltd Portland, OR | D | $500 | paid | Operating Support | 202241339349103134 |
| 2020 | Msef Charitable Foundation Sakumono Village, Tema | U | $33,425 | paid | Operating Support, Academic Scholarships | 202123149349101672 |
| 2020 | Avalon University School of Medicin Youngstown, OH | U | $19,396 | paid | Operating support | 202123149349101672 |
| 2020 | Nape Foundation Portland, OR | D | $5,000 | paid | Computer Lab | 202123149349101672 |
| 2020 | Harambee Centre Inc Portland, OR | B | $2,100 | paid | Operating Support | 202123149349101672 |
| 2020 | Southern Oregon University Foundati Ashland, OR | C | $500 | paid | Operating Support | 202123149349101672 |
| 2018 | Msef Charitable Foundation Sakumono Village, Tema | U | $30,000 | paid | Academic scholarships | 201941359349103714 |
| 2018 | Nape Foundation Portland, OR | D | $29,000 | paid | Building fund - Palm University in Ghana | 201941359349103714 |
| 2018 | Nape Foundation Portland, OR | D | $21,500 | paid | Scholarships | 201941359349103714 |
| 2018 | Tigard Community Friends Church Tigard, OR | C | $1,500 | paid | Health/Education | 201941359349103714 |
| 2018 | Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR | U | $1,063 | paid | Education | 201941359349103714 |
| 2018 | St Andrews Nativity School Portland, OR | C | $1,000 | paid | Education | 201941359349103714 |
| 2018 | Cantores in Ecclesia Ltd Portland, OR | D | $500 | paid | Operating Support | 201941359349103714 |
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 | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202621359349104742 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202520739349101017 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202421789349101462 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202341369349100234 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.0 | 202241339349103134 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202123149349101672 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201941359349103714 |
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/931282998.json.
The same organization elsewhere in the program: exempt status and filing health · federal awards · grant guidance · open opportunities.
This is informational only, derived from public data on the dates shown. It is not an eligibility determination, and not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Verify against the official source before relying on it.