ESSENDANT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $1.2M · expenses $519K · assets $2.5M

Also known as
ATTN TAX
EIN
06-6547406
Address
1 PARKWAY NORTH BLVD STE 100, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2559
Website
HTTPS://WWW.ESSENDANT.COM/ESSENDANT
NTEE code
M20 Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services (Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief) published (IRS Business Master File)
Exempt type
501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
Ruling date
October 2005 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
IRS status
Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
Tax-deductible donations
Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
Foundation status
Private non-operating foundation
Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

None of the 16 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

16 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Marcela Sztainberg PRESIDENT2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Molly Whatley PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND LIAISON2021-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Steven Chiappetta TREASURER2020-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Jeff Lancaster (former) TRUSTEE2020-2023 0 $0 reported 1
Allison Wadhams (former) PRESIDENT2021-2022 0 $0 reported 1
Chris Bovett (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1
Craig Cizek (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1
Stephen Morgan (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1
Lynn Godbout (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1
George Killian Jr (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1
Helen Lennertz (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1
Amy Moser (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1
Eliott Motta (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1
Maren Okrzynski (former) SECRETARY2020 1 $0 reported 1
Brendan Zingsheim (former) PRESIDENT2020 0 $0 reported 1
Maria Debellis (former) TRUSTEE2020 0 $0 reported 1

People by year

2024 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
MARCELA SZTAINBERG PRESIDENT0 $0-$0 $01
MOLLY WHATLEY PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND LIAISON0 $0-$0 $01
STEVEN CHIAPPETTA TREASURER1 $0-$0 $01
2023 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JEFF LANCASTER TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
MARCELA SZTAINBERG PRESIDENT0 $0-$0 $01
MOLLY WHATLEY PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND LIAISON0 $0-$0 $01
STEVEN CHIAPPETTA TREASURER1 $0-$0 $01
2022 · 5 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JEFF LANCASTER TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
MARCELA SZTAINBERG TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
ALLISON WADHAMS PRESIDENT0 $0-$0 $01
MOLLY WHATLEY PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND LIAISON0 $0-$0 $01
STEVEN CHIAPPETTA TREASURER1 $0-$0 $01
2021 · 5 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JEFF LANCASTER TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
MARCELA SZTAINBERG TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
ALLISON WADHAMS PRESIDENT0 $0-$0 $01
MOLLY WHATLEY PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND LIAISON0 $0-$0 $01
STEVEN CHIAPPETTA TREASURER1 $0-$0 $01
2020 · 14 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
CHRIS BOVETT TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
CRAIG CIZEK TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
STEPHEN MORGAN TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
LYNN GODBOUT TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
GEORGE KILLIAN JR TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
JEFF LANCASTER TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
HELEN LENNERTZ TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
AMY MOSER TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
ELIOTT MOTTA TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
MAREN OKRZYNSKI SECRETARY1 $0-$0 $01
MARCELA SZTAINBERG TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
BRENDAN ZINGSHEIM PRESIDENT0 $0-$0 $01
MARIA DEBELLIS TRUSTEE0 $0-$0 $01
STEVEN CHIAPPETTA TREASURER1 $0-$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who the money went to

Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.

2024 · 126 grants to organizations · $223K
2023 · 128 grants to organizations · $176K
2022 · 116 grants to organizations · $203K
2021 · 125 grants to organizations · $263K
2020 · 238 grants to organizations · $253K

Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.

Who gave

Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.

2024 · 1 contributor · $10K
#ContributorTypeCity, stateTotalNoncashSource
1 B HILL & MARKES Organization or other AMSTERDAM, NY $9,600- Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing
2023 · 2 contributors · $21K
#ContributorTypeCity, stateTotalNoncashSource
2 B HILL & MARKES Organization or other AMSTERDAM, NY $13,280- Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing
1 ACME PAPER & SUPPLY Organization or other JESSUP, MD $7,680- Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing
2022 · 1 contributor · $18K
#ContributorTypeCity, stateTotalNoncashSource
1 HILL & MARKES INC Organization or other AMSTERDAM, NY $17,600- Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing
2021 · 3 contributors · $829K
#ContributorTypeCity, stateTotalNoncashSource
1 ESSENDANT CO Organization or other DEERFIELD, IL $800,000- Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing
2 HILL & MARKERS INC Organization or other AMSTERDAM, NY $14,560- Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing
3 MILLER'S SUPPLIES AT WORK Organization or other LORTON, VA $14,000- Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing

Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2024 · Form 990PF period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,157,798$518,771 $2,529,118$945,058 $1,157,798- $0--
2023 · Form 990PF period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$188,867$541,039 $1,621,495$306,031 $188,867- $0--
2022 · Form 990PF period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$206,848$463,046 $1,717,155$658,203 $206,848- $0--
2021 · Form 990PF period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,024,072$487,881 $1,736,212$914,401 $1,024,072- $0--
2020 · Form 990PF period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$229,296$535,201 $1,019,856$378,210 $229,296- $0--

Funders of this organization

Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).

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Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)

OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
ELKS DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM INCILM20 $1,051,637$77,644 GRAND SECRETARY/COO$244,119 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x, same state
ILLINOIS VALLEY REGIONAL DISPATCHILM20 $1,561,550$1,546,274 Executive Dir.$104,910 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x, same state
MEDICAL RESERVE CORP OF ILLINOIS NFPILM20 $793,755$793,740 CO-CHAIR SOUTH$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x, same state
GMR FOUNDATIONCOM20 $679,864$837,145 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
GLOBAL GAMING WOMEN CHARITABLE EDUCATION FUNDNVM20 $1,575,162$1,113,142 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
FOOD 1ST FOUNDATIONNYM20 $630,429$496,037 PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
C SPIRE WIRELESS FOUNDATIONMSM20 $600,000$674,932 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
LOG FOUNDATION INCFLM20 $828,141$118,615 OFFICER$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
REFUEL CARES FOUNDATIONSCM20 $630,235$493,180 PRESIDENT (AS OF 07/24)$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
DFACARES FOUNDATIONKSM20 $1,178,567$934,387 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
HANYC FOUNDATION INCNYM20 $2,066,132$972,780 President$703,504 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
MISSOURI FOP FOUNDATIONMOM20 $703,642$660,046 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATIONOHM20 $822,034$113,719 TRUSTEE$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
VALLEY HOPE FOUNDATIONNCM20 $785,932$356,211 VP$52,092 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
CAJUN RELIEF FOUNDATION INCLAM20 $822,727$941,205 PRESIDENT$79,615 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
HUMANITY FORWARD FOUNDATIONDCM20 $1,516,696$2,508,310 TREASURER, (UNTIL 9/2024)$77,707 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
THE HOLT FAMILY FOUNDATIONNJM20 $720,983$1,660,646 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$108,000 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
PRO BONO PUBLICO FOUNDATIONLAM20 $1,512,354$1,301,950 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC FOUNDATIONCAM20 $657,880$1,077,694 Secretary$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION INCVAM20 $688,215$584,677 PAST-PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
MINUTEMEN DISASTER RESPONSE FOUNDATIONTXM20 $2,007,982$1,441,030 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
PLAQUEMINES COMMUNITY CARE CENTERS FOUNDATION INCLAM20 $1,868,277$1,769,015 Executive Director$135,394 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF RELIEF FOUNDATION INCCAM20 $834,389$898,414 TREASURER$267,898 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GIS FOUNDATIONDCM20 $2,099,855$1,671,193 Executive Director$284,135 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x
NO BOUNDARIES INTERNATIONAL INCOKM20 $1,999,310$1,935,335 Director$0 Same NTEE code M20, revenue within 2x

Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedTypeYearsWhich ones
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND $13,651,50189 28DAF sponsor2016–2024 HUMANITY FORWARD FOUNDATION; RAINBOW WORLD FUND; TUESDAYS CHILDREN; KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL USA INC and 24 more
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC $6,699,71970 22DAF sponsor2019–2025 ELEVANCE HEALTH CARES INC; KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL USA INC; VOLIA FUND; MACYS NORTH STAR RELIEF FUND and 18 more
NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $4,872,43410 1DAF sponsor2019–2024 CAMP FIRE LONG TERM RECOVERY GROUP
JEFF AND MARIEKE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION $2,500,0002 1Private foundation2023–2024 RAINBOW WORLD FUND
SOCIAL IMPACT FUND $1,532,0443 1DAF sponsor2020–2023 HUMANITY FORWARD FOUNDATION
GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $1,449,17323 4DAF sponsor2011–2024 FIRST RESPONSE TEAM OF AMERICA CORP; FRIENDS OF COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER; PLAQUEMINES COMMUNITY CARE CENTERS FOUNDATION INC; CAJUN NAVY RELIEF INC
THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION $1,440,7508 1DAF sponsor2016–2024 CLIMATE ACTION CAMPAIGN
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING $1,364,16267 30DAF sponsor2014–2024 CAJUN RELIEF FOUNDATION INC; SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES; PRO BONO PUBLICO FOUNDATION; NO BOUNDARIES INTERNATIONAL INC and 26 more
FORGOOD INC $1,355,24561 14DAF sponsor2010–2024 RAINBOW WORLD FUND; SONOMA FAMILY MEAL; NO BOUNDARIES INTERNATIONAL INC; TUESDAYS CHILDREN and 10 more
THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION $1,251,50898 4DAF sponsor2010–2024 PRO BONO PUBLICO FOUNDATION; PLAQUEMINES COMMUNITY CARE CENTERS FOUNDATION INC; LOWER NINTH WARD CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOP; CAJUN NAVY RELIEF INC
NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION $1,200,0003 1Private foundation2021–2023 TUESDAYS CHILDREN
B QUEST $1,190,7657 1Private foundation2020–2024 CLIMATE ACTION CAMPAIGN
COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC $1,109,2033 1DAF sponsor2022–2024 COMMUNITIES OF EVERGLADES DISASTER RECOVERY
PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND $1,105,18714 9DAF sponsor2017–2024 CAJUN NAVY 2016; CAJUN NAVY RELIEF INC; CHURCHES OF CHRIST DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM; KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL USA INC and 5 more
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM $1,021,15329 16DAF sponsor2020–2024 CLIMATE ACTION CAMPAIGN; CAJUN NAVY RELIEF INC; UKRAINE AID INTERNATIONAL; SONOMA FAMILY MEAL and 12 more

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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2024 · Form 990PF · $518,771 spent · pay $0 · grants $223,056 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses $255,239 49.2%
Contributions, gifts, grants paid $223,056 43.0%
Fees: accounting $21,116 4.1%
Fees: other professional $19,360 3.7%
Total$518,771100%

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2023 · Form 990PF · $541,039 spent · pay $0 · grants $176,380 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses $319,311 59.0%
Contributions, gifts, grants paid $176,380 32.6%
Fees: accounting $19,990 3.7%
Fees: other professional $15,798 2.9%
Fees: legal $9,560 1.8%
Total$541,039100%

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2022 · Form 990PF · $463,046 spent · pay $0 · grants $202,778 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses $205,607 44.4%
Contributions, gifts, grants paid $202,778 43.8%
Fees: other professional $29,726 6.4%
Fees: accounting $18,500 4.0%
Fees: legal $6,435 1.4%
Total$463,046100%

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2021 · Form 990PF · $487,881 spent · pay $0 · grants $262,757 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Contributions, gifts, grants paid $262,757 53.9%
Other expenses $173,579 35.6%
Fees: other professional $25,435 5.2%
Fees: accounting $16,909 3.5%
Fees: legal $9,201 1.9%
Total$487,881100%

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2020 · Form 990PF · $535,201 spent · pay $48,075 · grants $253,195 · events $11
LineAs describedTotalShare
Contributions, gifts, grants paid $253,195 47.3%
Other expenses $186,388 34.8%
Other salaries and wages $48,075 9.0%
Fees: other professional $21,185 4.0%
Fees: accounting $16,850 3.1%
Fees: legal $9,497 1.8%
Travel, conferences and meetings $11 0.0%
Total$535,201100%

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