Esperanza Charity Foundation
Esperanza Charity Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Gilbert, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $142K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K.
Esperanza Charity Foundation at a glance
In short: Esperanza Charity Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,050
- -64.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,050
- -64.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,050
- Total assets
- $141,746
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (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 Esperanza Charity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Creo Education LLC ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Esperanza Charity Foundation gives
- Giving grew 121% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $103K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creo Education LLC Gilbert, AZ | Scholarships funds for enrolled students under age 5 to assist with reducing tuition. Students are not eligible for state tax credit scholarships or Arizona universal esa. | $37,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,746 | $90,402 | $52,896 | $37,050 | 1 | $38,776 |
| 2023 | $104,240 | $92,236 | $137,337 | $103,100 | 1 | $133,100 |
| 2022 | $149,341 | $207,462 | $73,797 | $33,925 | 1 | $67,925 |
| 2021 | $15,676 | $39,765 | $24,089 | $16,800 | 1 | $39,765 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Esperanza Charity Foundation is led by Jillian Rovira, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jillian Rovira
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Shearer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Esperanza Charity Foundation
How much does Esperanza Charity Foundation give each year?
Esperanza Charity Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 1 grant.
How large is Esperanza Charity Foundation?
Esperanza Charity Foundation reported $142K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $90K.
What is Esperanza Charity Foundation?
Esperanza Charity Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Gilbert, AZ. It holds $142K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Esperanza Charity Foundation operate?
Esperanza Charity Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Esperanza Charity Foundation's EIN?
Esperanza Charity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2742792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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