Esperance Family Foundation Inc
Esperance Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Maple City, Michigan. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Esperance Family Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $172,526
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,131
- -66.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,422
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Esperance Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 193 W Traverse Lake Rd, Maple City, MI 49664-9708
Phone: (734) 395-0333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Esperance Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 68 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Esperance Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 968% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $882K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Newton Family Foundation Thru DAF | $43,269 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,526 | $2,131 | $2,422 | — | — | — | — | $4,565 |
| 2024 | $128,889 | $6,325 | $3,234 | — | — | — | $3,467 | $3,326 |
| 2023 | $125,466 | $4,945 | $51,109 | $43,269 | 1 | $50,058 | $3,445 | $5,171 |
| 2022 | $171,822 | $132,871 | $301,445 | $284,250 | 45 | $291,199 | $10,002 | $7,998 |
| 2021 | $340,396 | $35,608 | $899,913 | $871,000 | 22 | $881,810 | $630,011 | $23,704 |
| 2020 | $1,204,701 | $149,674 | $902,640 | $881,500 | 30 | — | $734,395 | $53,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Esperance Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $43,269. In 2024 and 2025, it reported no grants. The 2023 grant went to National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alex Newton, Coco Newton, Keri Newton, Roger S Newton, and Russell Newton as officers or directors. Roger S Newton is listed as president, director, and secretary. Alex Newton, Coco Newton, Keri Newton, and Russell Newton are each listed as director and vice president.
Esperance Family Foundation Inc is led by Roger S. Newton, President, Director & S since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger S. Newton
President, Director & S
President, Director & Secretary → President, Director & S, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alex Newton
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Coco Newton
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keri Newton
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell Newton
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Esperance Family Foundation Inc
How large is Esperance Family Foundation Inc?
Esperance Family Foundation Inc reported $173K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
How do I apply for a grant from Esperance Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Esperance Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Esperance Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Esperance Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Esperance Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0494459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Esperance Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Esperance Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/esperance-family-foundation-inc-morg_383ea32b74474e8b93feb1c8771dca95
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