People in conversation

Support Essential Partners

We give people the means to strengthen relationships, deepen belonging, and renew hope in their communities.

All of our efforts—from teacher training and community dialogues to campus collaborations and institutional culture change—are made possible by the generosity of our donors. Every gift makes a genuine difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Download our 2023 Annual Report to learn more about the impact your donation will make in the world. In particular, donor generosity is the engine behind our free resources—which reached more than half a million people this year—as well as our training scholarships, our emergency response capacity, and ongoing support for our global Community of Practice. 

Thank you for helping to create a world of thriving communities strengthened by difference, connected by trust.

Other Ways to Give

The Laura R. Chasin Memorial Fund
The LRC Memorial Fund is a way for friends, colleagues, and loved ones of our visionary founder, Laura R. Chasin, to honor her life's work and enduring legacy. To date, the LRC Memorial Fund donors have raised over $170,000 in general support for Essential Partners.

Corporate Sponsorships
Your corporate sponsorship helps communities live and work better together by building trust and understanding across differences. Corporate sponsors make it possible to equip peacemakers and community-builders across the globe with EP's proven approach to dialogue.

Planned Gifts and Simple Bequests
Legacy gifts help secure the future of EP's important mission. To establish a bequest in your will, simply share this instruction with your attorney or financial planner: “I bequeath $___ or ___% of my estate to Essential Partners, EIN 22-3432160.” To discuss a legacy gift you plan to make, or have already made, please contact EP's Development team at development@whatisessential.org.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
As an IRS-registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, Essential Partners proudly accepts charitable contributions from donor advised funds (DAFs). To arrange a contribution from your DAF, please contact your fund manager directly with our EIN: 22-3432160, or encourage them to reach out to EP's Development team at development@whatisessential.org.

Corporate / Employer Matching Gifts
Essential Partners gladly accepts donations from corporations and employers who offer to match their employees' private, charitable contributions. To verify our status as an eligible nonprofit, they may request EP's EIN or federal tax ID number, which is 22-3432160. You can also direct them to our verified nonprofit profile on the international charity database, Guidestar. Or, you can direct them to contact our EP's Development team at development@whatisessential.org.

References & Documentation

Gift Acceptance Policy
Read about our policies and guidelines for accepting charitable donations in support of our mission.

IRS Form 990 (2019–20)

FY2019–2020 Audit and Financial Statements

FY2020–2021 Audit and Financial Statements