Nonprofit · EIN 26-4035461
THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $132,538 | $100,500 | $32,038 | $139,591 | $109,042 | $30,549 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $114,250 | $113,283 | $967 | $129,393 | $130,882 | -$1,489 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $29,832 | $133,704 | -$103,872 | $163,271 | $2,600 | $160,671 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $130,347
- Investment income
- $2,191
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,645
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $42,476
- Other expenses
- $18,379
- Program services (functional)
- $78,714
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $129,393
- Total assets, end of year
- $139,591
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $109,042
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,549
- Cash, savings and investments
- $135,690
- Gross receipts
- $132,538
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELA CORREA | CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN CRUZ | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| JUPITER EL-ASMAR | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| BRYAN MEJIA MEDINA | MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| SEAN MANN | MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| MINAL AMIN | MEMBER UNTIL JAN. 2025 | 5 | $0 |
| KEJSI BELTOJA | MEMBER UNTIL JUN. 2025 | 5 | $0 |
| AVERY RODRIGUEZ | MEMBER AS OF MAY 2025 | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELA CORREA | CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN CRUZ | TREASURER AS OF AUG. | 5 | $0 |
| BRYAN MEJIA MEDINA | MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| MINAL AMIN | MEMBER AS OF AUG. | 5 | $0 |
| KEJSI BELTOJA | MEMBER AS OF AUG. | 5 | $0 |
| JUPITER EL-ASMAR | MEMBER AS OF AUG. | 5 | $0 |
| SEAN MANN | MEMBER AS OF AUG. | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTENS ROC | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| ANKIT PATEL | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| MARCELA CORREA | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN MEJIA MEDINA | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BREANNE PALMER | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON TRUDGE | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6218 GEORGIA AVE NW APT 1 PMB 3081, WASHINGTON, DC 20011-5125
- Signed the 990-EZ
- FRANKLIN CRUZ, BOARD TREASURER
- Phone
- (917) 608-9847
- Website
- WWW.ESPERANZAFUND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JM&M
Mission
TO PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA.
Program accomplishments
- THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND HELPS PROMISING, DRIVEN, IMMIGRANT STUDENTS IN THE CAPITAL REGION BY PROVIDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND CAREER MENTORSHIP. IN 2025, THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND ("ESPERANZA") AWARDED NEW COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO A COHORT OF EIGHT STUDENTS TOTALING $40,000. THE STUDENTS OR THEIR PARENTS CAME FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. IN ADDITION, ESPERANZA CONTINUED TO MAKE SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENTS TO ITS PRIOR YEAR SCHOLARS, AMOUNTING TO OVER $50,000 FOR 28 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM D.C., MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA. ESPERANZA MATCHES EACH OF ITS SCHOLARS WITH A MENTOR (IF THE SCHOLAR DESIRES) TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLAR WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT. ESPERANZA ALSO SUPPORTS STUDENTS BY PLANNING AND HOSTING VARIOUS COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS AND NETWORKING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EVENTS.Expenses $78,714
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-4035461
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $139,591
- Income (IRS master file)
- $132,538
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective September 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $132,538 | $100,500 | $139,591 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $114,250 | $113,283 | $129,393 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $29,832 | $133,704 | $163,271 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-4035461).
Questions about THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC
- What is the EIN of THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC is 26-4035461.
- Is THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective September 15, 2013.
- Are donations to THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $132,538, expenses of $100,500 and total assets of $139,591 at year end.
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