The Esperance Foundation Inc
The Esperance Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Ft Wayne, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $152K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $430.
The Esperance Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Esperance Foundation Inc gave $4K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,145
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,145
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,145
- Total assets
- $151,762
- +147.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 The Esperance Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Esperance Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 200% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $5K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Indianapolis, IN | Provide access to high-quality health care confidentially and compassionately | $4,145 |
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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 | $151,762 | $102,209 | $7,803 | $4,145 | 1 | $5,924 | $430 | $2,959 |
| 2024 | $61,356 | $4,078 | $6,515 | $4,000 | 1 | $5,257 | $2,820 | $2,965 |
| 2023 | $59,793 | $3,116 | $17,636 | $5,000 | 1 | $10,317 | — | $3,309 |
| 2022 | $76,313 | $94,963 | $20,650 | $2,000 | 1 | $11,325 | $62,301 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Esperance Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Esperance Foundation Inc is led by Marni McKinney, Co-President & Secretary on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marni McKinney
Co-President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard D. Waterfield
Co-President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa McKinney
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Esperance Foundation Inc
How much does The Esperance Foundation Inc give each year?
The Esperance Foundation Inc gave $4K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
How large is The Esperance Foundation Inc?
The Esperance Foundation Inc reported $152K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Esperance Foundation Inc operate?
The Esperance Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The Esperance Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Esperance Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0269090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Esperance Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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