Esme Foundation
Invitation OnlyCookeville, Tennessee · EIN 84-2294558 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$190K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1St United Methodist Church | Cookeville, TN | Church activitieschurch activitieschurch activitieschurch activitiesreligious church activitiesdonation for church activities | $45,000 |
| Mustard Seed Ranch | Cookeville, TN | Home for abused children | $30,700 |
| Smiles of Hope | Sidney, OH | Ministry of dental services to needy | $25,000 |
| Hope House of Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Provide housing & resources to homeless pregnant teens and children | $20,000 |
| Young Life | Cookeville, TN | Church activites | $11,000 |
| Crisis Pregnancy Center | Cookeville, TN | Support pregnancy crisis | $10,700 |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | Provide for people in poverty from violence and slavery | $10,000 |
| Hope 27 | Searcy, AR | Support orphaned and abused childreneducation, food, spiritual needs for young boyseducation, spiritual needs for young boys | $5,000 |
| Westminister Home Connection | Nashville, TN | Counseling and financial assistance for child loss | $5,000 |
| Game on | Cookeville, TN | Programs for handicapped adults and children to play tennis | $5,000 |
| Heart of the Cumberland | Cookeville, TN | Hope and healing for the grieving | $5,000 |
| Cookeville Rescue Mission | Cookeville, TN | Restore broken lives by providing a reputable haven of hope | $5,000 |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, TN | Cure for cystic fibrosis | $4,000 |
| Genesis House | Cookeville, TN | Provide for the welfare of victims of domestic and sexual violence | $3,500 |
| Hope Center Adoption | Cookeville, TN | Adoption services for unwanted pregnacies | $2,000 |
| Wesley College Foundation | Cookeville, TN | Spiritual growth and personal development for students | $1,600 |
| Utk Chi Alpha | Knoxville, TN | Campus ministries | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $183,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610719349100041
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2294558
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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