ESA Foundation

About the ESA Foundation

MISSION

Established in 1970, the ESA Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of continuing education and to altruistic activities that make a positive difference in the world community. Voluntary contributions of time and money from ESA members, ESA Foundation members, and friends of the Foundation are the ESA Foundation’s sole sources of support. As a nonprofit, tax exempt corporation, the ESA Foundation supports the service and leadership programs and the philanthropic projects of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International. 


STAY UP TO DATE

An archive of past newsletters is available here. You may also read the Chairman's State of the Foundation 2023 Report. The current Bylaws and Standing Rules are also available. Want to join our board of directors? Fill out the Nomination Form and submit it before October 1, 2024. An Open Board meeting is held annually in July to provide an opportunity for total participation by members. 
 

ESA FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP

The ESA Foundation is a public foundation for anyone who shares our goals. The annual membership fee is $40. You may also opt to support the Career Enhancement Grant through a $500 one time Life Active membership. All dues are tax deductible. In order to vote at the annual meeting, the active member must have their annual dues paid before December 31. Become a member.


CONTRIBUTE

All contributions made directly to the ESA Foundation are tax deductible as “Gifts to Charity” due to our 501 c 3 charitable status under the Internal Revenue Code. You may either print out a contribution form or a Turn-Around-Fund form from this site or use the online services to contribute with your credit card. Donate today! Contributions may be designated or undesignated. Undesignated gifts become a part of the general fund. Designated contributions are used for the purpose designed by the donor.

FIND A SCHOLARSHIP OR GRANT

"I cannot express my gratitude for the ESA Foundation and the donors from the different endowments. They make following one’s calling and vocation possible through their generous gifts for education. It is an honor to be chosen as a recipient."

-Jackson Reynolds, Scholarship winner


 

Join Us in Making an Investment in the Future.

 

ESA Foundation Board of Directors

The affairs of the ESA Foundation are supervised by four executive directors elected by the eight-member Board of Directors. These are Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. Accounting, legal, and membership services are performed by professionals in these fields employed by the Foundation. The Board of Directors members are elected to serve a three-year term and serve without compensation.  A director may serve two consecutive three-year terms.
  
Chair/ ESAMC Liaison/Awards Chair/Procedure Manual Chair
Kim Mandrell

Vice Chair/Membership/Parliamentarian/Co-Sponsorship Chair
Ann Southall
 
Recording Secretary/FFF Chair/Workshop Chair/Foundation Counselors' Chair/Newsletter Editor
Pat Howerton

Treasurer/Budget Committee Chair/Analytics Committee Chair/Financial Data Recorder
Gordon Leong

Endowment Chair
Judi King

Marketing Chair/Fund Development Chair/Website Chair
Jennifer Sparkman

Overseas Director
Marianne Steentsma
Australia

Scholarship Chair/Planned Giving Chair
Kathy Loyd

Foundation Fund Fest Co-Chair/Fantasy Event Chair
Tammy Akines

Advisor
Rosalee Echele

Grants Chair
Rosalie Griffith