ESA Foundation
To develop philanthropic activities of volunteers, provide assistance to established programs that serve human needs, and produce new programs to improve the quality of life.
ESA Foundation at a glance
In short: ESA Foundation gave $71K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,179
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $35,590
- Median grant
- $35,590
- Total assets
- $6,352,600
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who ESA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($64K). Together the top 2 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Support of the Hospital's Operations and Research Activities. | $64,480 |
| Easter Seals Society Chicago, IL | Support of People with Disabilities. | $6,699 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,352,600 | $866,096 | $400,344 | $71,179 | 2 | $462,172 |
About ESA Foundation
Based on IRS filings
ESA Foundation is a public charity, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $462K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ESA Foundation is led by Kim Mandrell, Chairman on the 2025 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Mandrell
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Murry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sparkman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judi King
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Loyd
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Mills
International Treasurer & Controller
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Leong
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosalie Griffith
Vice Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Akines
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 ESA Foundation
How much does ESA Foundation give each year?
ESA Foundation gave $71K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is ESA Foundation?
ESA Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $866K.
Where does ESA Foundation operate?
ESA Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Tennessee.
What is ESA Foundation's EIN?
ESA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7099403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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