$1,000Awarded
Brooklynn Reives
Miss Esther Funds National scholarship
Howard University
The first Miss Esther Funds National.
See the announcementImpact & transparency
What we report, and how.
Every number on this page says what it counts and where it comes from. Awards are marked announced, awarded or paid, and are never added to fundraising totals.
Reported by EFF
The record so far
$22,950+in scholarships and emergency support distributed directly to college students since 2025As reported by EFF on 19 September 2026. Excludes gift cards, groceries, care packages, giveaways, workshops and other help.Source
200+toys and books delivered to K–5 students before EFF was formally foundedDecember 2023, FAMU Developmental Research School.Source
1,000+applications in 48 hours for the For Such a Time as This ScholarshipAs reported by EFF in 2025. Applications, not awards.Source
Live from MyEFF
EFF today
900members in MyEFFCounted live from EFF's membership records.
21active and chartered chaptersForming chapters and interest groups are not counted.
10 states and D.C.with an EFF chapterCounted live from chapter records.
Past EFF recipients
Real students. Real futures.
Recipients EFF has announced publicly, each linked to the announcement. Youth recipients are not listed here.
$500Awarded
Chris Moore III
Mister Esther Funds National scholarship
Howard University
The first Mister Esther Funds National.
See the announcement$1,000Awarded
Mikaylah Ware
Miss Pretty Girl Who Serves scholarship
The first Miss Pretty Girl Who Serves.
See the announcement$1,000Awarded
Nadia Ashley
For Such a Time as This Scholarship
Arizona State University
The first December For Such a Time as This recipient.
See the announcement$1,000Awarded
Christopher Janice
For Such a Time as This Financial Impact Scholarship
See the announcement$1,000Awarded
Jazmin Brisbon
For Such a Time as This Scholarship
See the announcement$1,000Awarded
Ariel Hibbert
Miss Esther Funds University award
Clark Atlanta University
See the announcement$1,500Awarded
Deonna Nichols
Miss Black Girls Read & Rise award
University of Alabama at Birmingham
See the announcement$1,000Awarded
Shyenn Garris
Vote to REACH Scholarship
Howard University
See the announcement$1,700Awarded
Jaylon Garrett
Name Your Need Scholarship
University of West Georgia
See the announcement—Selected
Faith Nichole Jones
Name Your Need Scholarship
The first selected 2026 Name Your Need recipient.
See the announcementChapter charters
From one campus to 21.
Charter dates EFF has announced, oldest first. Chapters without a public date are on the chapter map.
- 7 Sept 2024
Florida A&M University
Charter announcement - 28 Feb 2025
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charter announcement - 9 Jul 2025
Texas Southern University
Charter announcement - 28 Aug 2025
Tallahassee State College
Charter announcement - 22 Sept 2025
Southern University and A&M College
Charter announcement - 8 Oct 2025
Norfolk State University
Charter announcement - 17 Oct 2025
Sam Houston State University
Charter announcement - 3 Nov 2025
Florida State University
Charter announcement - 2 Mar 2026
Delaware State University
Charter announcement - 2 Mar 2026
Xavier University of Louisiana
Charter announcement - 7 May 2026
Albany State University
Charter announcement - 19 Jun 2026
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Charter announcement - 31 Aug 2026
Winston-Salem State University
Charter announcement - 22 Sept 2026
Chicago State University
Charter announcement - 22 Sept 2026
Florida International University
Charter announcement
Financial transparency
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Esther Funds Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 93-4917509. You can confirm its tax-exempt status in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Annual reports
Annual reports and financial statements will be posted here as they are published.
Until then, write to info@estherfundsfoundation.org for EFF's financial information. The donor wall recognizes the people and partners who keep students in school.
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Newsletters
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EFF is recruiting dependable, compassionate college students and alumni to serve as National Student Help Desk volunteers, trained before they serve.
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Keep a student in school this semester.
Your gift becomes scholarships, emergency relief and resource navigation for students close to leaving. Since 2025, EFF has reported more than $22,950 distributed directly to college students in scholarships and emergency support.
Esther Funds Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 93-4917509. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
- Status
- 501(c)(3) public charityRecognition announced 5 August 2025.
- EIN
- 93-4917509Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
- Transparency
- Impact & transparencyWhat EFF reports, and what each number includes.
- Contact
- info@estherfundsfoundation.orgFounded 23 January 2024.