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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 26-2962077

ESP International Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 48 grants and $27,337 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Sara Gibbs
5920 Dry Creek Ln NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4310
[email protected]
Form and materials
Forms found at wwwespcharityorg
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Located in ESP Communities Registered 501c3 non religious org

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $27,337

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $82,256

  • Tax year 2024

    $25,800

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $63,308

  • Tax year 2023

    $33,504

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $67,186

  • Tax year 2022

    $29,949

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $68,002

  • Tax year 2021

    $29,232

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $56,127

  • Tax year 2020

    $29,500

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $53,210

  • Tax year 2018

    $24,130

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $28,756

Grants paid in 2025

48 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    Employee Assistance Program - House Fire

    $2,700
  2. Texas Search and RescueWimberley, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $2,500
  3. Project LinusStockton, MO

    Fundraiser for non-profit

    $2,393
  4. Mercy Medical Center FoundationCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $2,046
  5. Sleep in Heavenly PeacePocatello, ID

    Support mission of the organization

    $1,500
  6. Cedar Rapids Firefighters FoundationCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $1,000
  7. Hawkeye Area Down Syndrome Association (HADSA)Cedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $1,000
  8. The ALS AssociationFort Worth, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $1,000
  9. Hope BloomsCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $1,000
  10. Family Service of the PiedmontGreensboro, NC

    Support mission of the organization

    $518
  11. The GazetteCedar Rapids, IA

    Fundraiser for non-profit

    $501
  12. Iowa Giving CrewMarion, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  13. MHMR Foundation of Terrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  14. Aiming for a Cure FoundationIowa City, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  15. Brain Injury Alliance of IowaIowa City, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  16. National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  17. Freedom FoundationCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  18. Willis Dady Homeless ServicesCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  19. Iowa Donor NetworkNorth Liberty, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  20. Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  21. Camp Fire First TexasFort Worth, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  22. Kailee's Fight ClubMarion, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  23. Together We AchieveCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  24. Novak PTOMarion, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $500
  25. Backpack BeginningsGreensboro, NC

    Support mission of the organization

    $446
  26. Linn County Deputy Sheriff's Charitable FoundationCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $300
  27. Fort Worth ZooFort Worth, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $260
  28. AYSO UnitedMarion, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  29. Iowa Music and Arts Association (IMAA) ScholarshipsCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  30. Quad City Veterans Outreach IncDavenport, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  31. Operation KindnessCarrollton, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  32. Aid For EducatorsArlington, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  33. Dogs ForeverCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  34. National Czech and Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  35. Heroes CenterHigh Point, NC

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  36. Coats for Kids (KCRG and Operation Warm)Cedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  37. HEB ISD Education FoundationBedford, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $250
  38. TX Veterans OutdoorsHouston, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $125
  39. Cover 6 Outdoors For VetsFort Worth, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $125
  40. Metro Marching Band ClassicCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $120
  41. Don't Forget to Feed MeFort Worth, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $103
  42. Center for Animal Research & EducationBridgeport, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $100
  43. Homes for ChildrenFort Worth, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $100
  44. Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of FameCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $100
  45. River Legacy FoundationArlington, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $100
  46. Warrior Dog FoundationDallas, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $100
  47. Last Hope Animal RescueCedar Rapids, IA

    Support mission of the organization

    $100
  48. Fossil Rim Wildlife CenterGlen Rose, TX

    Support mission of the organization

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services6 grants $4,18946% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter1 grant $1,50016% of the total
  3. Youth development2 grants $6007% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $5005% of the total
  5. Medical research1 grant $5005% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $5005% of the total
  7. 6 other causes8 grants $1,40015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Iowa25 grants $13,667
  2. Texas17 grants $6,863
  3. Missouri1 grant $2,393
  4. North Carolina4 grants $1,714

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Donald J GraweSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Melissa A JonesTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jeffrey L HamiltonDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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