Azadeh Esperanza Foundation
Azadeh Esperanza Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $11K.
Azadeh Esperanza Foundation at a glance
In short: Azadeh Esperanza Foundation gave $11K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,085
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $1,584
- Median grant
- $1,675
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Azadeh Esperanza Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Resources ($2K). Together the top 7 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Resources Denver, CO | General | $2,000 |
| Boulder Co Latina Denver, CO | General | $2,000 |
| African Community Center Denver, CO | General | $2,000 |
| Escuela Valdez PTO Denver, CO | General | $1,675 |
| Skinner Ms PTO Denver, CO | General | $1,675 |
| North Highschool Denver, CO | General | $870 |
| North Highschool Booster Denver, CO | General | $865 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $956 | $17,434 | $11,085 | 7 |
| 2023 | $16,478 | $17,450 | $972 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Azadeh Esperanza Foundation is led by David Gonzalez, Director on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Gonzalez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dennis R Gonzalez (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Azadeh Esperanza Foundation
How much does Azadeh Esperanza Foundation give each year?
Azadeh Esperanza Foundation gave $11K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Azadeh Esperanza Foundation's typical grant size?
Azadeh Esperanza Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,675, and its average grant was $1,584, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Azadeh Esperanza Foundation give grants?
Azadeh Esperanza Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (7 grants).
Does Azadeh Esperanza Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Azadeh Esperanza Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Azadeh Esperanza Foundation's largest grantees?
Azadeh Esperanza Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Resources ($2,000), Boulder Co Latina ($2,000) and African Community Center ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Azadeh Esperanza Foundation's EIN?
Azadeh Esperanza Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1815856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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