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Essa Bank & Trust Foundation

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 208227643  ·  Private foundation

Based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Essa Bank & Trust Foundation has awarded $5.7M across 170 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Monroe County Historical Association. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.4M
Total assets
170
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Essa Bank & Trust Foundation funds

Essa Bank & Trust Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Essa Bank & Trust Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Monroe County Historical Association
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Stroudsburg, PA$1.0M2022
Summit Charter School
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
East Stroudsburg, PA$750K2020
West End Fire Company
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Brodheadsville, PA$133K2022
West End Fire Company
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Brodheadsville, PA$133K2023
Developmental Education Services Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Stroudsburg, PA$125K2023
Developmental Education Services Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Stroudsburg, PA$125K2024
Northampton Community College Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Bethlehem, PA$108K2020
Ncc Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Bethlehem, PA$104K2018
Northampton Community College Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Bethlehem, PA$104K2017
Pocono Services for Families and Children
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
East Stroudsburg, PA$100K2020
The Salvation Army
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
East Stroudsburg, PA$100K2023
The Salvation Army
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
East Stroudsburg, PA$100K2022
Northampton Community College Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Bethlehem, PA$83K2022
Animal Welfare Society of Monroe
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Stroudsburg, PA$80K2023
Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Stroudsburg, PA$80K2024

Essa Bank & Trust Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$917K
2018$896K
2020$1.2M
2022$1.6M
2023$767K
2024$320K

How to apply for funding from Essa Bank & Trust Foundation

From Essa Bank & Trust Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Essa Bank & Trust Foundation

Does Essa Bank & Trust Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Essa Bank & Trust Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Essa Bank & Trust Foundation fund?
Essa Bank & Trust Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Monroe County Historical Association, Summit Charter School, West End Fire Company. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Essa Bank & Trust Foundation give in grants?
Essa Bank & Trust Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.7M over 170 grants.
Where is Essa Bank & Trust Foundation located?
Essa Bank & Trust Foundation is based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208227643.
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About this profile. This page is built from Essa Bank & Trust Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Essa Bank & Trust Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.