Esping Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Esping Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $317,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $97,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$317,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$97,500
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $375,500 the year before.
67% 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 | $405,000 | 8 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $375,500 | 8 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $317,500 | 7 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Esping Family Foundation 500 N Akard Street Ste 1500, Dallas, TX 75201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 849-9808 |
| What to submit | Application should include the following: 1. a brief history of the organization and its work. 2. a description of the proposed program and grant levels. 3. the project budget and specific plans to evaluate the program. 4. a list of trustees or directors and how often the board meets in a year. 5. the organization's current, year-to-date financial statements. 6. the last certified audit (or if no audit, the last 990 filed). 7. a copy of the latest verification of tax-exempt status from the IRS under Section 170 of the Code.For additional information, please visit our website at: www.espingfamilyfoundation.org |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See website www.espingfamilyfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Esping Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $317,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Towards the Transforming Together Program | $97,500 |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School Inc | Support Southeast Dallas Students To and Through College | $50,000 |
| Individual | Supporting the White Rock Hills Recreation Center | $40,000 |
| Individual | Towards the Emergency Shelter & Overflow Program for Families with Children Experiencing Homelessness | $30,000 |
| Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas | Support Girls Inc. Experience Program | $25,000 |
| The Family Place | Towards children's programming at the shelter | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodney Woods
- Kathryn Esping Woods
- William P Esping
- Heather H Esping
- Julie E Blanton
- Jennifer E Kirtland
- Darren Blanton
Questions people ask
Does Esping Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website www.espingfamilyfoundation.org.
How much does Esping Family Foundation give?
$317,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Esping Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rodney Woods (Director), Kathryn Esping Woods (Director), William P Esping (Chairman) and Heather H Esping (President/Dir.) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Esping Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and housing and homelessness.