Esperanza Fund Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-4806608

Foundation Overview

Based in Neptune, NJ, Esperanza Fund Inc has awarded 64 grants totaling $190,105 to organizations in New Jersey, Minnesota and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $55 to $16,979, with a median award of $1,556.5.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$190,105
Total Assets
$98,335
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,556.5

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$2,673
% Median Grant Growth
+78% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 36%

5 of 14 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New Jersey

88% of all grants are concentrated in New Jersey, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in Red Bank (41%), Asbury Park (25%), Montclair (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+165%

Strong 165% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education

Highly focused on education with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Esperanza Fund Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Facts For Liseth Riano $440 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Montclair State University For Alejandra Bazan $1,144 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Leslie Riano $4,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Miley Gonzalez $4,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Nicholas Salinas $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Red Bank Catholic High School For Antonella Molina $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Red Bank Catholic High School For Eileen Cruz $2,000 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Red Bank Catholic High School For Jislenny Larios $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Tads For Amy Gonzalez $3,254 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Angel Montero-jose $5,250 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Red Bank Catholic High School For Leslie Riano $8,052 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Red Bank Catholic High School For Nicholas Salinas $6,000 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Smith & Solomon For Hernan Jose Zuniga $2,845 Linden, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Friendship Train Foundation-reimburse Ftf For Smith & Solomon $2,500 Neptune, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2023
Montclair State University For Alejandra Bazan $5,542 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Tads For Amy Gonzalez $2,467 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Liseth Riano $7,854 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Eileen Cruz $2,000 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Jislenny Larios $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Brissia Popoca $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Leslie Sanches $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Antonella Molina $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Facts For Liseth Riano $55 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Miley Gonzalez $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Leslie Riano $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Nicholas Salinas $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Montclair State University For Alejandra Bazan $5,542 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Tads For Amy Gonzalez $2,467 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Liseth Riano $7,854 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Eileen Cruz $2,000 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Jislenny Larios $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Brissia Popoca $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Leslie Sanches $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Antonella Molina $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Facts For Liseth Riano $55 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Miley Gonzalez $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Leslie Riano $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Nicholas Salinas $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Montclair State University For Alejandra Bazan $5,542 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Tads For Amy Gonzalez $2,467 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Liseth Riano $7,854 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Eileen Cruz $2,000 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Jislenny Larios $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Brissia Popoca $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Leslie Sanches $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Red Bank Catholic High School For Antonella Molina $1,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Facts For Liseth Riano $55 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Miley Gonzalez $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Leslie Riano $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Nicholas Salinas $1,500 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2022
Mater Dei For Bethsy Lima $2,500 Middletown, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2021
Montclair State University For Alejandra Bazan $2,720 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2021
Montclair State University For Alejandra Bazan $1,613 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2020
Mater Dei For Christopher Benavides $2,500 Middletown, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2020
Mater Dei For Bethsy Lima $2,500 Middletown, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2020
New Jersey Institute Of Technology For Luis Jose Pacheco $3,236 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2018
Brookdale Community College For Luis Jose Pacheco $785 Lincroft, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2018
Brookdale Community College For Guadalupe Jose Zuniga $735 Lincroft, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2018
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School For Alitzah Montes Cruz $1,000 Asbury Park, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2018
Montclair State University For Sadie Ruiz Dolores $3,223 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2018
Montclair State University For Alejandra Bazan $14,975 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2018
Monmouth County Vocational School District For Berenice Riano $3,550 Freehold, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2018
Monmouth County Vocational School District For Gabriela Martinez $3,550 Freehold, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2018
New Jersey Institute Of Technology For Luis Jose Pacheco $16,979 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship Granted. Note That In Order To Protect The Privacy Of The Student, Personal Information Is Not Provided. Individual Can Be Contacted Through The Fund. All Disbursements Are Made Directly To The Educational Institution. 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Esperanza Fund Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 81-4806608
Website N/A
Address 3600 ROUTE 66 SUITE 150 150 Neptune, NJ 07753-2645

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Esperanza Fund Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Michel Marks
Secretary Steven Treson
Treasurer Deborah L Lodato

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.