2026-06-19T05:14:39-04:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 453788352 ESPECIALLY THE FAMILY ESPE 5618668833 136 LINDEN PL TOWSON MD 21286 Kevin OBrien Director 5618668833 2026-06-22 false Lowell Hoover P03133369 5616025275 2026-06-22 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kevin G O'Brien 136 LINDEN PL TOWSON MD 21286 448088 false X www.especiallythefamily. org X 2011 DE The mission of Especially The Family is to identify urgent needs in the developing world to communicate those needs to anonymous donors who are willing and able to meet them and then to facilitate transactions that meet these needs in a responsible efficient and transparent manner. 3 3 0 0 0 0 533153 448088 0 0 0 0 0 0 533153 448088 583598 415233 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122166 72361 705764 487594 -172611 -39506 55684 16178 0 0 55684 16178 The mission of Especially The family is to identify urgent needs in the developing world to communicate those needs to anonymous donors who are willing and able to meet them and then to facilitate transactions that meet these needs in a responsible efficient and transparent manner. false false 204506 204506 0 We provided critical healthcare assistance to underprivileged low-income populations in Cambodia by issuing approximately 4,100 healthcare grants. This program distributed 204,506 in direct funding enabling over 4,100 vulnerable individuals to access medical care and health resources. 174727 174727 0 Administered an urgent assistance grant program to address immediate one-time needs of impoverished individuals or families. Using a documented vetting process trained volunteer coordinators screen applicants verify the urgent needs and ensure all recipients meet our eligibility requirements and comply with the mission of Especially The Family. In 2025 we gave over 170,000 to help 421 individuals or families. 31000 31000 0 Provided nursing services and long-term care for impoverished elderly individuals in India. Through partnerships with care facilities Especially The Family provided financial assistance to 30 senior citizens ensuring they received proper care. 5000 5000 0 Our miscellaneous programs assisted with education in Haiti. 5000 5000 0 415233 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false 3 3 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false X Kevin OBrien 5618668833 2 E JOPPA RD PH 1379 TOWSON MD 21286 X Kevin OBrien Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 William Mojica Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sebastian George Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 448088 0 448088 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 448088 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 415233 415233 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21600 0 21600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3000 0 3000 0 0 0 0 0 2000 0 2000 0 12000 0 12000 0 0 0 0 0 7200 0 7200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19294 0 19294 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wire and Paypal Fees 7267 0 7267 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 487594 415233 72361 0 0 0 0 0 55684 16178 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55684 16178 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 55684 16178 0 0 55684 16178 55684 16178 -39506 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 526985 506683 728733 533140 448088 2743629 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 526985 506683 728733 533140 448088 2743629 2743629 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2743629 1 1.0000 X true Central America and the Caribbean 0 11 Grantmaking to 295 individuals 49883 East Asia and the Pacific 0 9 Grantmaking to 5344 individuals 294235 Europe Including Iceland and Greenland 0 2 Grantmaking to 2 individuals 2000 Middle East and North Africa 0 2 Grantmaking to 2 individuals 2000 South America 0 4 Grantmaking to 4 individuals 3500 South Asia 0 3 Grantmaking to 66 individuals 32370 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 10 Grantmaking to 70 individuals 38700 0 41 0 41 422688 422688 See Statement Central America and the Caribbean 295 49883 See Statement See Statement East Asia and the Pacific 5344 294235 See Statement See Statement Europe Including Iceland and Greenland 2 2000 See Statement See Statement Middle East and North Africa 2 2000 See Statement See Statement South America 4 3500 See Statement See Statement South Asia 66 32370 See Statement See Statement Sub-Saharan Africa 70 38700 See Statement false false false false false false Part I, II, III and IV | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part I Line 2,SCREENING: Local agents are recruited and vetted based on their experience in the region and capability to assess local needs. INTEGRITY: Thorough background and reference checks are performed on the agents to ensure high standards of integrity. ELIGIBILITY: Agents follow strict criteria to identify candidates with urgent health education or housing needs. RESTRICTIONS: Potential recipients must provide personal references dating back at least one year. Any applicant who has previously received a grant from Especially The Family is strictly disqualified from future funding. FUND MONITORING: After a grant is awarded the local agent works closely with the recipient to ensure all funds are allocated strictly in accordance with the specific needs documented in the approved application profile.| Part III General,SCREENING: Local agents are recruited and vetted based on their experience in the region and capability to assess local needs. INTEGRITY: Thorough background and reference checks are performed on the agents to ensure high standards of integrity. ELIGIBILITY: Agents follow strict criteria to identify candidates with urgent health education or housing needs. RESTRICTIONS: Potential recipients must provide personal references dating back at least one year. Any applicant who has previously received a grant from Especially The Family is strictly disqualified from future funding. FUND MONITORING: After a grant is awarded the local agent works closely with the recipient to ensure all funds are allocated strictly in accordance with the specific needs documented in the approved application profile.| Part III Line 1,Healthcare needs Education Food and Shelter| Part III Line 2,Medical support Cambodia Patient care sponsorship| Part III Line 3,Medical care| Part I, II, III and IV | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part III Line 4,Medical Education| Part III Line 5,Health Education| Part III Line 6,Elderly Nursing Care Food and Shelter| Part III Line 7,Healthcare Education Assistance Nuttrition| Part II General,All funds are disbursed through wire transfer to our trained local coordinators. The coordinators are responsible for gathering recipient documentation and then facilitating fund distribution in strict accordance with ETFs policies and procedures.| Part VI, Line 11a A complete copy of the final form 990 is sent electronically to all board members for their review prior to filing with the IRS. Board members are given the opportunity to ask questions give feedback or request clarification before the return is finalized and submitted. Part VI, Line 12c Board members review the conflict of interest policy annually. ETF requires any board members to disclose any potential conflict of interest and excuse themselves from any discussion decision making or vote on that conflict. Part VI, Line 15 No board members or volunteers receive any compensation from ETF. The organization is operated entirely by volunteers together with support from a few specialized professional consultants in the areas of accounting tax preparation and web development. Therefore a formal employee compensation review process is not needed at this time. Part VI, Line 19 In accordance with public disclosure regulations we make our tax returns governing documents and policies available for public inspection. Anyone interested may submit a request through our website and copies will be provided in a timely manner. Part I Line 1 | Explanation:| The mission of Especially The Family is to identify urgent needs in the developing world to communicate those needs to anonymous donors who are willing and able to meet them and then to facilitate transactions that meet these needs in a responsible efficient and transparent manner.