Esperanza Fund Inc
Historical FunderNeptune, New Jersey · EIN 81-4806608 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$84K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,125 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ESPERANZA FUND INC - ATTN DEBORAH L |
|---|---|
| Address | 3600 ROUTE 66 SUITE 150, NEPTUNE NJ 07753 |
| Phone | 7325085034 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICANT NEEDS TO PROVIDE A LETTER OF APPLICATION AND ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE PROVIDED TO LOW INCOME STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ, AND ATTEND PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC IN STATE AND OUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, TRADE OR CERTIFIED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, AND ANY OTHER TYPE OF ACCREDITED SCHOOLS AS DEFINED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. AWARDS WILL BE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEEDS ONLY. PRIOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS AND WILL SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE STUDENTS WITH AVERAGE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, ARE ENGLISH/ SPANISH LEARNERS, OR WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL SERVICES AND OTHER SUPPORTS. THE ESPERANZA FUND WILL BE THE PAYOR OF LAST RESORT. IF ELIGIBLE, ALL OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES, FEDERAL AND STATE MUST BE APPLIED TO PRIOR TO THE ESPERANZA FUND AWARDING A SCHOLARSHIP. ALL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WILL VARY IN AMOUNT BASED ON THE FINANCIAL NEED OF THE RECIPIENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennco Tech for Iris Jose Zuniga | Blackwood, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $10,765 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Miley Gonzalez | Red Bank, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $8,925 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Nicholas Salinas | Red Bank, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $5,900 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Anne Celestin | Red Bank, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $4,252 |
| St Rose High School for Stephany Vesquez | Belmar, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $3,250 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Angel Montero-Jose | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Mateo Riano Martinez | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Melody Avakian | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Oscar Gomez | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Ariella Alfaro | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $2,800 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Antonella Molina | Red Bank, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $2,252 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Eileen Cruz | Red Bank, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $2,252 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Soroya Estelan | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Lance Derose | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $1,250 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Sophia Derose | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $1,250 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Sarah Derose | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $1,250 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Logan Derose | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $1,250 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Alex Alcala | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $1,125 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Victoria Alcala | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $1,125 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Emma Alcala | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $1,125 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Max Alcala | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $1,125 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Jake Velasquez | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $900 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Emilio Daza Lopez | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $250 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Allison Daza Lopez | Asbury Park, NJ | Scholarship granted. note that in order to protect the privacy of the student, personal information is not provided. individual can be… | $250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,796 | 25 |
| 2024 | $25,365 | 7 |
| 2023 | $44,985 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601689349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4806608
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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