Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation
Accepts applications
Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation is a private foundation in Tehachapi, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $723,500 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$723,500
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $753,056 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $644,200 | 39 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $753,056 | 43 | $18.3 million |
| 2025 | $723,500 | 49 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sonya Schroeder PO Box 2540, Tehachapi, CA 93581 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 741-7770 |
| What to submit | Complete application, available on website, and all required attachments |
| Deadlines | Letter of inquiry due april 30th, upon approval final submission due july 31st |
| Restrictions | The purpose and activities of the foundation are to seek out and provide funding to charitable and governmental organizations that provide services to encourage and strengthen the family unit as well as provide care and protection for domestic animals and indigenous wildlife. The types of organizations that meet the purpose of the foundation include but are not limited to those that provide educational opportunities, meet emergency needs, promote character development and self reliance, provide medical assistance to those without sufficient resources; and organizations that provide for the protection of animals in their community. Consideration is given to organizations primarily in kern county and santa barbara county, with an emphasis to organizations in the north santa barbara county region with the following charitable purposes: educational opportunities, support to abused women and children/violence prevention, health care services, critical needs, youth sports, animal protection |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 47 | $708,500 |
| Idaho | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa | Youth support services | $30,000 |
| Care 4 Paws | Animal welfare | $25,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Family support services | $25,000 |
| Hearts Aligned Inc | Family support services | $25,000 |
| Leap Learn Engage Advocate Partner | Community support services | $25,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Youth support services | $25,000 |
| North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center | Community support services | $25,000 |
| Santa Maria Philharmonic Society | Music & arts | $25,000 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Youth support services | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Santa Barbara | Youth support services | $20,000 |
| Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue | Animal welfare | $20,000 |
| Partners in Housing Solutions | Community support services | $20,000 |
| Santa Maria Discovery Museum | Education | $20,000 |
| Sarah House | Health | $20,000 |
| Spay Neuter Imperative Project California | Animal welfare | $20,000 |
| Orcutt Area Seniors Center (Oasis Senior Center) | Elderly support services | $18,000 |
| Angels Foster Care of Santa Barbara | Youth support services | $15,000 |
| Animal Shelter Assistance Program | Animal welfare | $15,000 |
| Breast Cancer Angels | Health | $15,000 |
| Calm | Family support services | $15,000 |
| Future Leaders of America | Youth support services | $15,000 |
| Happy Endings Animal Care | Animal welfare | $15,000 |
| Path to Achievement | Community support services | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Animal welfare | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Animal welfare | $15,000 |
| Santa Ynez Theraputic Riding | Youth support services | $15,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Childrens Museum | Education | $15,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Fruit & Vegetable Rescue | Community support services | $15,000 |
| New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC) | Community support services | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara New House | Community support services | $12,500 |
| Channel Islands YMCA | Youth sports | $10,000 |
| Feed the Valley | Family support services | $10,000 |
| Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley | Community support services | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Elderly support services | $10,000 |
| Lompoc Teen Center | Youth support services | $10,000 |
| McCall Music Society Inc | Music & arts | $10,000 |
| Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association | Youth sports | $10,000 |
| Transitions-Mental Health Association | Community support services | $10,000 |
| Kern County Sheriff's Mounted Posse | Community support services | $9,000 |
| Mothers' Helpers Inc | Community support services | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sonya Schroeder
- Mark Schroeder
- Megan Melero
Questions people ask
Does Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letter of inquiry due april 30th, upon approval final submission due july 31st.
How much does Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation give?
$723,500 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sonya Schroeder (Exec Dir/Ttee), Mark Schroeder (Asst Dir/Ttee) and Megan Melero (Admin/Trustee).
What does Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and animals.