Esperanza Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalos Verdes Estates, California · EIN 35-6793432 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Star of the Sea High School | San Pedro, CA | Catholic education | $138,150 |
| University of Mary | bismarch, ND | SUPPORT RELIGIOUS education | $50,000 |
| Stella Maris Academy | la jolla, CA | Support religious organization | $45,000 |
| Epiphany School | South El Monte, CA | Religious education | $45,000 |
| Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, FL | Catholic education | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | Sherman Oaks, CA | Catholic education | $25,000 |
| Harbor Academy | San Pedro, CA | SUPPORT RELIGIOUS education | $25,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Catholic education | $20,000 |
| Ste Marie du Lac Catholic Parish | Ironton, MO | Support Religious Organization | $20,000 |
| St John Fisher Parish School | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Catholic education | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Support education | $15,000 |
| St John Fisher Catholic Church | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Catholic education | $10,200 |
| Cardinal Newman Society | Manassa, VA | support religious organizations | $10,000 |
| Life Legal Defense Foundation | Napa, CA | support and protect the helpless | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | support military personnel | $10,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Inc | Irondale, AL | Support religious organizations | $10,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Support leadership development | $10,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic School | Costa Mesa, CA | Catholic education | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girarde | Springfield, MO | Support religious organization | $10,000 |
| NDRL Educational Trust | Bismarck, ND | Support religious group | $10,000 |
| Gregory the Great Academy | Scranton, PA | Catholic education | $5,000 |
| ST Peter and Paul Church | wilmington, CA | Support religious organizations | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Support religous organization | $5,000 |
| Media Research Center | Herndon, VA | educate people on current affairs | $5,000 |
| National Pro-Life Alliance | Springfield, VA | Support religious group | $5,000 |
| Priest Retirement Fund | Los Angeles, CA | financial support to church personnel | $2,000 |
| Together in Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Religious education | $1,000 |
| CO2 Coalition | Fairfax, VA | Support charitable organization | $1,000 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($160,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $707,850 | 41 |
| 2024 | $669,250 | 39 |
| 2023 | $741,100 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349103789
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6793432
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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