Espere Foundation
Invitation OnlySanford, North Carolina · EIN 86-2480905 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$68K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$140K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,041.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Frogz Indoor Playground | Sanford, NC | Grant | $30,000 |
| Central Carolina Community College Foundation Inc | Sanford, NC | Sharpe/Jordan Scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | Sanford, NC | Charity | $6,667 |
| Global Service Network | Apex, NC | Charity | $4,200 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | Sanford, NC | Charity | $3,010 |
| Anglican Frontier Missions | Richmond, VA | Charity | $2,041 |
| Younglife | Harlan, IA | Charity | $1,800 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | WinstonSalem, NC | Charity | $1,553 |
| NC State University | Raleigh, NC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Family Promise of Lee County | Sanford, NC | Charity | $1,000 |
| H3 Health Healing Hope | Sanford, NC | Charity | $1,000 |
| Holly's Nest Annual Rescue | Sanford, NC | Charity | $1,000 |
| Trinity Anglican Seminary | Ambridge, PA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Trinity School for Ministry | Ambridge, PA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Anglican Relief and Development Fund | Cleveland, TN | Charity | $567 |
| Bible Project | Portland, OR | Charity | $500 |
| DBR Ministries | Sanford, NC | Charity | $500 |
| Temple Theatre | Sanford, NC | Charity | $500 |
| The Church of the Advent | Southern Pines, NC | Charity | $500 |
| Bethel Ensemble Inc | Olivia, NC | Charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,438 | 20 |
| 2023 | $32,613 | 34 |
| 2021 | $14,537 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501259349102250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2480905
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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