ESME FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports church activities and provides resources for homeless pregnant teens and abused children, primarily in Tennessee.
ESME FOUNDATION has 66 grants on file funding 23 organizations. Giving increased from $183,000 in 2024 to $190,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $3,858,736.
Total Assets
$3,858,736
Grants (Last Year)
$190,000
Total Grants on File
66
Recipients Funded
23
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,000 | 17 | $11,176 |
| 2024 | $183,000 | 14 | $13,071 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 14 | $16,071 |
| 2022 | $221,000 | 10 | $22,100 |
| 2021 | $252,500 | 11 | $22,955 |
Top Grant Recipients
COOKEVILLE, TN
COOKEVILLE, TN
COOKEVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE, TN
COOKEVILLE, TN
COOKEVILLE, TN
Cookeville, TN
SIDNEY, OH
Showing top 10 of 66 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 6 filing years)
LISA L JONES
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
SARAH AUVILLE
DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
GARY D LEFTWICH
DIRECTOR, TREASURER
IRS Filing History
ESME FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 6 years, spanning 2020 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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