Epperson Family Foundation
Epperson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Its 2024 filing shows grants to charitable organizations addressing areas including youth education, faith and religious life, pregnancy support, employment, housing, disability services, and health-related outdoor programs.
Epperson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Epperson Family Foundation gave $225K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Arizona. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,235
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,400,378
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Epperson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2970 S Prospector Circle, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
Phone: (770) 563-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Epperson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Next Generation Focus ($25K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Arizona received 26% of grant dollars, Georgia 24%, Colorado 13%, and Michigan and Missouri 9% each. The listed grants also include recipients in other states, including Indiana, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Epperson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2020) to $225K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Focus Cumming, GA | To support the organization's mission to equip the next generation leaders by providing educational, relational, and financial resources. | $25,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Ann Arbor, MI | To support the organization's sisters to live out their consecrated lives and be witnesses to the world of hope that comes from christ. | $20,000 |
| Life Teen Inc Chesterfield, MO | To support the organization's mission to lead teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with jesus christ. | $20,000 |
| 1ST Way Pregnancy Center Phoenix, AZ | To support the organization's mission to provide free resources which support life affirming choices, accomplished through peer counseling, education, and practical services. | $18,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict Ferdinand, IN | To support the organization in its mission of seeking god through the benedictine tradition of community life, prayer, hospitality, and se e to others. | $15,000 |
| St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church Acworth, GA | To support the organization's mission to grow together in relationship with the lord. | $15,000 |
| St Joseph the Worker Phoenix, AZ | To support the organization's mission to support homeless and low-income individuals with employment. | $15,000 |
| Little Flower Catholic Missions Saint Cloud, MN | To support the organization's mission of providing food and shelter for people with mental and physical disabilities. | $15,000 |
| Mustard Seed Communities Medfield, MA | General funding to support the organization's mission of providing support to children and adults with disabilities. | $12,000 |
| First Descents Denver, CO | To support the organization's mission to provide life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,400,378 | $317,088 | $243,186 | $225,000 | 17 | $225,000 | $302,721 | $177,437 |
| 2023 | $2,326,476 | $157,065 | $185,484 | $170,600 | 15 | $170,600 | $132,134 | $108,157 |
| 2022 | $2,290,444 | $264,582 | $170,869 | $156,000 | 13 | $156,000 | $108,660 | $54,304 |
| 2021 | $2,317,594 | $522,836 | $178,722 | $157,000 | 13 | $157,000 | $304,765 | $101,242 |
| 2020 | $2,027,839 | $339,569 | $137,060 | $123,000 | 11 | — | $332,083 | $94,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Epperson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Next Generation Focus describes its mission as youth development and education support for children in grades PreK–12. St. Joseph the Worker describes its mission as job placement and aftercare for poor and homeless individuals. First Descents says it provides outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $225,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $12,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to Next Generation Focus; $20,000 each to Dominican Sisters of Mary and Life Teen Inc; and $18,000 to 1st Way Pregnancy Center. Other grants included $15,000 to St. Joseph the Worker and $10,000 each to First Descents, Vail Veterans Program, Save the Family, Aid to Women Center, and The Cycle Effect.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stanley R. Epperson as CEO.
Epperson Family Foundation is led by Stanley R. Epperson, CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley R. Epperson
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melinda K. Epperson (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Epperson Family Foundation
How much does Epperson Family Foundation give each year?
Epperson Family Foundation gave $225K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $171K across 15 grants.
What is Epperson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Epperson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,235, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Epperson Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Epperson Family Foundation give grants?
Epperson Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (24%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Epperson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Epperson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Epperson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Epperson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Next Generation Focus ($25,000), Dominican Sisters of Mary ($20,000) and Life Teen Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Epperson Family Foundation?
Epperson Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Epperson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Next Generation Focus describes its mission as youth development and education support for children in grades PreK–12. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Epperson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Epperson Family Foundation's EIN?
Epperson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5579678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Epperson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Epperson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/epperson-family-foundation-morg_90430c96ca664830876cf36f859b2152
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