Joe & Sue Esco Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Joe & Sue Esco Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$797,611
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,000 | 5 | $666,364 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 4 | $717,097 |
| 2025 | $35,000 | 7 | $797,611 |
How to apply
Joe & Sue Esco Charitable Trust 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 Joe & Sue Esco Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 6 | $34,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings Special Needs Community | To support charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Crossings Community Church | To support charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Rise Program Inc | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| American Therapuetic Riding Center | In memory of susan esco | $1,000 |
| Poetic Justice Incorporated | In memory of susan esco | $1,000 |
| Stand in the Gap Ministries | In memory of susan esco | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven J Esco
- Susan L Esco
- Kylie Esco
- Brandon Jones
Questions people ask
Does Joe & Sue Esco Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joe & Sue Esco Charitable Trust give?
$35,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Joe & Sue Esco Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven J Esco (Trustee), Susan L Esco (Trustee), Kylie Esco (Trustee) and Brandon Jones (Trustee).
What does Joe & Sue Esco Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.