ESPERANZA UNITED'S MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE LATINAS AND LATINO COMMUNITIES TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+5498.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
+1300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$118K
+299.9% YoY
About Esperanza United
Based on IRS filings
Esperanza United is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 28 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $111K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,902,619 | $9,182,511 | $8,537,000 |
| Revenue | $10,094,209 | $6,131,793 | $5,149,308 |
| Expenses | $10,778,835 | $6,269,200 | $4,590,650 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $111,269 | $116,212 | $10,488 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mujeres Latinas En Accion ($335,730), Pati's Libelulas ($224,152), Alianza Nacional De Campensinas ($204,584).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALIANZA NACIONAL DE CAMPENSINAS OXNARD, CA | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $204,584 |
| CASA FORTALEZA ALBEQUERQUE, NM | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $167,093 |
| CASA JUANA COLON APOYO Y ORIENTACION A LA MUJER INC COMERIO, PR | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $137,109 |
| CASA PROTEGIDA JULIA DE BURGOS INC SAN JUAN, PR | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $23,261 |
| CASALUZ MEMPHIS, TN | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $85,214 |
| CENTRO LA FAMILIA ADVOCACY SERVICES FRESNO, CA | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $81,282 |
| CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA PHOENIX, AZ | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $112,688 |
| CONSEJO COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICE RENTON, WA | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $60,074 |
| CORE EL CENTRO INC MILWAUKEE, WI | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $143,120 |
| ENLACE COMUNITARIO ALBEQUERQUE, MN | PAYMENT TO SUBRECIPIENTS | $96,168 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA VARGAS | CHAIR | 2.25 | — |
| TAMMIE NASSEFF | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| DONNA ALLAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HECTOR ARGUELLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE BETTINGER-LOPEZ | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| FELICIA KNAUL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OLGA OTERO-BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1.75 | — |
| MARYLOUISE KELLEY | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| MARIA PABON GAUTIER | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| GLORIA PEREZ | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| SUSAN OLSEN | DIRECTOR | 1.75 | — |
| GLORIA CONTRERAS EDIN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ADAM BORN | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| PATRICIA TOTOTZINTLE | CEO | 40 | $166,394 |
| ANNIKA GIFFORD | CHIEF STRATEGY & IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $175,207 |
| VIVIAN HUELGO | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER | 40 | $164,185 |
| PAULA GOMEZ STORDY | SR. DIR. OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | 40 | $144,316 |
| OLIVIA GARCIA HOPPE | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY | 40 | $118,703 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esperanza United?
Esperanza United is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. It holds $9.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Esperanza United?
As of 2024, Esperanza United holds $9.9M in total assets with $10.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 28 grants totaling $3.3M in 2024.
Where does Esperanza United operate?
Esperanza United has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, PR, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Esperanza United award?
In 2024, Esperanza United awarded 28 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $118K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Esperanza United's EIN?
Esperanza United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1414710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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