Espere Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 86-2480905
Foundation Overview
Based in Sanford, NC, Espere Foundation has awarded 162 grants totaling $175,900 to organizations in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and 5 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $50 to $10,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 66 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
81% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Apex (42%), Sanford (30%), Asheboro (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 124% growth in annual giving over 2 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Espere Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $350 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Anglican Frontier Missions | $1,021 | Richmond, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Greensboro Science Center | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Into Africa | $2,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $3,333 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Trinity School For Ministry | $1,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | $1,294 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | $1,035 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Nc State University | $1,250 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Trinity School For Ministry | $1,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Missions Ablaze | $500 | Tongaat, DURBAN, SF | Charity | 2023 |
| Anglican Relief And Development Fund | $515 | Cleveland, TN, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Rice University | $50 | Houston, TX, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Wdav Classical Public Radio | $250 | Davidson, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $3,333 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| The Church Of The Advent | $1,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| All Saints Christian Academy | $6,000 | Cameron, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| All Saints Christian Academy | $482 | Cameron, NC, US | Charity - Internet Router And Satellite Network System With Warranty | 2023 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $350 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Anglican Frontier Missions | $1,021 | Richmond, VA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Greensboro Science Center | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Into Africa | $2,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $3,333 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Trinity School For Ministry | $1,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | $1,294 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | $1,035 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Nc State University | $1,250 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Trinity School For Ministry | $1,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Missions Ablaze | $500 | Tongaat, DURBAN, SF | Charity | 2023 |
| Anglican Relief And Development Fund | $515 | Cleveland, TN, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Rice University | $50 | Houston, TX, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Wdav Classical Public Radio | $250 | Davidson, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $3,333 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| The Church Of The Advent | $1,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| All Saints Christian Academy | $6,000 | Cameron, NC, US | Charity | 2023 |
| All Saints Christian Academy | $482 | Cameron, NC, US | Charity - Internet Router And Satellite Network System With Warranty | 2023 |
| Trinity School For Ministry | $1,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Holly's Nest | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $2,500 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| North Carolina State University | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Redeemer City2citygospel In Life | $100 | Long Island, NY, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Anglican Church | $500 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | $5,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Central Carolina Comm College Fdn | $10,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Anglican Frontier Missions | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Greensboro Science Center | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Greensboro Science Center | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Into Africa | $3,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Premier Christian | $500 | Plano, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Premier Christian | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Premier Insight | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Reach Out Pregnancy | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Trinity School For Ministry | $1,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Holly's Nest | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $2,500 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| North Carolina State University | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Redeemer City2citygospel In Life | $100 | Long Island, NY, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Anglican Church | $500 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | $5,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Central Carolina Comm College Fdn | $10,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Anglican Frontier Missions | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Greensboro Science Center | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Greensboro Science Center | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Into Africa | $3,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Premier Christian | $500 | Plano, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Premier Christian | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Premier Insight | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Reach Out Pregnancy | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Trinity School For Ministry | $2,002 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | $1,035 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Missions Ablaze - Jonesboro Heights | $2,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Holly's Nest | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $2,500 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| North Carolina State University | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Gospel Lighthouse | $100 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Anglican Church | $500 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Trinity School For Ministry | $2,002 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | $1,035 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Global Service Network | $350 | Apex, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Missions Ablaze - Jonesboro Heights | $2,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Holly's Nest | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | $2,500 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| North Carolina State University | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Nc Zoo | $1,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Gospel Lighthouse | $100 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Anglican Church | $500 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | $1,000 | Sanford, NC, US | Charity | 2021 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Espere Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 86-2480905 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1719 PHILLIPS DR Sanford, NC 27330-8995 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Espere Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | Dr Marion Butler Pate Iii |
|---|---|
| Secretary-treasurer | Linda Ruth Pate |
| Vice President | Theresa Leigh Jordan |
| Director | Major Matthew T Pate |
| Director | Tyler Ryan Jordan |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- 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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