La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $130K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $150K.
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad at a glance
In short: La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad gave $143K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,000
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,429
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $130,171
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Choc Foundation ($100K). Together the top 7 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 67 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $186K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Mater DEI High School Santa Ana, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundatio Mansfield, CT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Henderson Family Foundation Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Newport Aquatic Center Newport Beach, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Sam Elimu Charity Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| ALS Orange County Tustin, CA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,171 | $150,000 | $156,093 | $143,000 | 7 | $143,000 | $150,000 | — |
| 2024 | $136,264 | $150,000 | $156,254 | $153,500 | 9 | $153,500 | $150,000 | — |
| 2023 | $122,513 | $150,000 | $163,455 | $156,100 | 11 | $156,100 | $150,000 | — |
| 2022 | $108,468 | $150,000 | $196,596 | $186,000 | 22 | $186,000 | $150,000 | — |
| 2021 | $155,064 | $192,500 | $82,494 | $76,000 | 18 | $78,595 | $160,875 | $2,033 |
| 2020 | $45,058 | $62,500 | $17,442 | $13,500 | 3 | — | $12,500 | $946 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad is led by John Edwards Jr., President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Edwards Jr.
President & CEO
Director → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Molina
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Williams
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Spinrad
CFO
Director → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Edwards
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cara Hipwell (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jennifer Graham (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Michael Salce (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad
How much does La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad give each year?
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad gave $143K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $154K across 9 grants.
What is La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad's typical grant size?
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad give grants?
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (7%) and Massachusetts (7%).
Does La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad's largest grantees?
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad's largest 2025 grantees include Choc Foundation ($100,000), Mater DEI High School ($10,000) and University of Connecticut Foundatio ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad?
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad reported $130K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What is La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad?
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newport Beach, CA. It holds $130K in total assets as of 2025.
What is La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad's EIN?
La Esperanza De Nuestra Comunidad's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5489181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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