GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT

Grant program by

ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION

ChurchesReligious and Faith-based Organizations

Last Awarded In

2023

Median Grant

$10,000

Grant Range

$500$80,000

States & Territories

California, Hawaii, Virginia

Approach should be relationship- and introduction-driven: use local networks or mutual contacts to secure an invitation or preselection, and follow the filing instructions to send a concise letter to the named CEO at the listed address or phone. Emphasize alignment with faith-based or community service missions and request general program support rather than relying on an open application process.

Application Contact

BRYAN B MIN

CEO

6197021700
9444 BALBOA AVE STE 100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

PUBLIC CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS WRITE LETTERS TO THE FOUNDATION TO REQUEST FUNDS; THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2023