Esperanza Fund Inc
EIN 814806608
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2017–2023
$133K
40 grants · $19K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$4K
grant size
42%
supporter · 11/26 multi-year
repeat
$98K
Assets (2023)
26
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ESPERANZA FUND INC - ATTN DEBORAH L
Phone
(732) 508-5034
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
THE APPLICANT NEEDS TO PROVIDE A LETTER OF APPLICATION AND ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS.
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $17K | $176K | $100K | 1 |
| 2018 | $31K | $145K | $2K | 8 |
| 2020 | $7K | $157K | $52K | 3 |
| 2021 | $5K | $130K | $-3K | 2 |
| 2022 | $28K | $116K | $-3K | 12 |
| 2023 | $45K | $98K | $12K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 40 grants on record
Minimum
$55
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$17K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (40 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Institute of Technology for Luis Jose Pacheco | Newark, NJ | $16,979 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2017 |
| Montclair State University for Alejandra Bazan | Montclair, NJ | $14,975 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2018 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Leslie Riano | Red Bank, NJ | $8,052 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Liseth Riano | Red Bank, NJ | $7,854 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2022 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Nicholas Salinas | Red Bank, NJ | $6,000 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| Montclair State University for Alejandra Bazan | Montclair, NJ | $5,542 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2022 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Angel Montero-Jose | Asbury Park, NJ | $5,250 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Leslie Riano | Asbury Park, NJ | $4,500 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Miley Gonzalez | Asbury Park, NJ | $4,500 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| Monmouth County Vocational School District for Berenice Riano | Freehold, NJ | $3,550 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2018 |
| Monmouth County Vocational School District for Gabriela Martinez | Freehold, NJ | $3,550 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2018 |
| Tads for Amy Gonzalez | Minneapolis, MN | $3,254 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology for Luis Jose Pacheco | Newark, NJ | $3,236 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2018 |
| Montclair State University for Sadie Ruiz Dolores | Montclair, NJ | $3,223 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2018 |
| Smith & Solomon for Hernan Jose Zuniga | Linden, NJ | $2,845 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| Montclair State University for Alejandra Bazan | Montclair, NJ | $2,720 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2021 |
| Mater Dei for Christopher Benavides | Middletown, NJ | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2020 |
| Mater Dei for Bethsy Lima | Middletown, NJ | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2020 |
| Mater Dei for Bethsy Lima | Middletown, NJ | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2021 |
| Friendship Train Foundation-Reimburse Ftf for Smith & Solomon | Neptune, NJ | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| Tads for Amy Gonzalez | Minneapolis, MN | $2,467 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2022 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Eileen Cruz | Red Bank, NJ | $2,000 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |
| Red Bank Catholic High School for Eileen Cruz | Red Bank, NJ | $2,000 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2022 |
| Montclair State University for Alejandra Bazan | Montclair, NJ | $1,613 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2020 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for Nicholas Salinas | Asbury Park, NJ | $1,500 | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED. NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF THE STUDENT, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED.... | 2023 |