Espere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Espere Foundation is a private foundation in Sanford, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,438 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$68,438
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$140,200
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32,613 the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $14,537 | 15 | $263,245 |
| 2023 | $32,613 | 33 | $171,149 |
| 2024 | $68,438 | 20 | $140,200 |
How to apply
Espere Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Espere Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $61,530 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,041 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $567 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Funky Frogz Indoor Playground | Grant | $30,000 |
| Central Carolina Community College Foundation Inc | Sharpe/Jordan Scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Francis Anglican Parish | Charity | $6,667 |
| Global Service Network | Charity | $4,200 |
| Helping Hand Clinic | Charity | $3,010 |
| Anglican Frontier Missions | Charity | $2,041 |
| Younglife | Charity | $1,800 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | Charity | $1,553 |
| NC State University | Charity | $1,500 |
| Family Promise of Lee County | Charity | $1,000 |
| H3 Health Healing Hope | Charity | $1,000 |
| Holly's Nest Annual Rescue | Charity | $1,000 |
| Trinity Anglican Seminary | Charity | $1,000 |
| Trinity School for Ministry | Charity | $1,000 |
| Anglican Relief and Development Fund | Charity | $567 |
| Bible Project | Charity | $500 |
| DBR Ministries | Charity | $500 |
| Temple Theatre | Charity | $500 |
| The Church of the Advent | Charity | $500 |
| Bethel Ensemble Inc | Charity | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Marion Butler Pate III
- Linda Ruth Pate
- Theresa Leigh Jordan
- Major Matthew T Pate
- Tyler Ryan Jordan
Questions people ask
Does Espere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Espere Foundation give?
$68,438 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Espere Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Marion Butler Pate III (President & Director), Linda Ruth Pate (Secretary-Treasurer), Theresa Leigh Jordan (Vice President) and Major Matthew T Pate (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Espere Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.