About Us
Overview
The ESCO Technologies Foundation was established in 2005 and is dedicated to providing financial support to a core group of charities focused on helping children and families in the communities where ESCO Technologies has operations. The Foundation’s goal is to make a meaningful contribution to each charity and respective community. Our employees are engaged in volunteer efforts to support many of the organizations selected to receive grants. The Foundation also offers programs that award college scholarships to the children of ESCO employees and grants to support employees facing extreme hardships.
Our Programs
Scholarship Program
The ESCO Technologies Foundation awards scholarships annually to children of U.S. employees of ESCO Technologies and its subsidiaries. Candidates must be accepted and enrolled in a junior/community college, trade/vocational/technical school, 4 year college or university, or graduate school. Selection criteria include academics, community service, work experience and participation in extracurricular activities. Applications are reviewed and awarded by an independent committee. Details regarding the scholarship program are available by e-mailing the Foundation at [email protected].
Emergency Hardship Assistance Program
The ESCO Technologies Foundation Emergency Hardship Assistance Program is available to employees of ESCO Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information on selection criteria, employees should contact the Foundation board member or Human Resources department at their subsidiary.
Board of Directors
The ESCO Technologies Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of employee representatives from each of the business segments of ESCO Technologies, Inc.
Sr. Director, Human Resources & EHS
PTI Technologies Inc., Oxnard, CA
Julie Crisafulli Brown
VP, Global HR/USG
Doble Engineering Company, Watertown, MA
Kim Chapman
VP & Deputy General Counsel
ESCO Technologies Inc., St. Louis, MO
Fawn Davis
Sales & Business Development Manager
Westland Technologies, Inc., Modesto, CA
Rachel Gordon
Director, Human Resources
Globe Composite Solutions, Stoughton, MA
Patti Harvey
Director, Human Resources
NRG Systems, Inc., Hinesburg VT
Ed Hernandez
VP, Human Resources
VACCO Industries, South El Monte, CA
Elizabeth Hughes
Director, Compensation
ESCO Technologies Inc., St. Louis, MO
Melani Ivester
VP, Human Resources
ETS-Lindgren Inc., Cedar Park, TX
Kate Lowrey
(Foundation Chair)*
VP, Investor Relations
ESCO Technologies Inc., St. Louis, MO
Monica Mejia
Manager, Human Resources
Mayday Manufacturing Co., Denton, TX
Beverly Miller
VP, Human Resources
Crissair, Inc., Valencia, CA
Connie Reichert
(Foundation Secretary)*
Tax Supervisor
ESCO Technologies Inc., St. Louis, MO
*Executive Committee member; responsible for day-to-day Foundation operations.
Financial Summary
Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
| Income | 2024 |
|---|---|
| ESCO Employee Donations | $73,887 |
| ESCO Company Donations | $270,000 |
| ESCO Matching for Employee Donations | $52,313 |
| Non-Employee Donations | $2,100 |
| Interest/Other Income | $22,755 |
| Total | $421,055 |
| Grants Made | $(438,062) |
| Expenses | $(4,981) |
| Net Activity | $-21,988 |
| Cash Balance September 30, 2024 | $516,606 |
Newsletters
Download recent newsletters to learn more about the core charities we support, ESCO employee community service activities, scholarship recipients, and Foundation financial highlights.
