Esther Inc
Analysis
Esther Inc is a registered charity in United States, based in Neenah, WI. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in July 2026. Its declared purposes cover civil rights, social action and advocacy, which this site groups under human rights and equality. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (donations from the general public) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.
In the financial year ending December 2023, Esther Inc reported income of $203k and spending of $160k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2023, income grew from $116k to $203k (+75%), an average of +75% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 9,611 United States charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Esther Inc sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile, and in the 54th percentile within WI. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hope Thrives Npo Inc ($203k), Protect Our Defenders Foundation ($203k) and Lawrence County Dui Program ($202k).
On its Form 990 for the period ending December 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 43% and program service revenue 50% of the total. At year end it held assets of $138k against liabilities of $0, net assets of $138k.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Contributions & grants 43%
- Program services 50%
- Other 7.0%
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Thrives Npo Inc | Demorest | $203k |
| Protect Our Defenders Foundation | Sarasota | $203k |
| Lawrence County Dui Program | New Castle | $202k |
| Institute for Disability Access Inc | Austin | $203k |