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The Eaton Gift

Preselected recipients only Redding, California · EIN 200906197

The Eaton Gift is a private foundation in Redding, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,150 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $10,398 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,74810$352,847
2024$10,3987$52,694
2025$2,1503$24,757

How to apply

The Eaton Gift says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Eaton Gift funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$2,150

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
Scholarship$1,000
Individual
CA
Scholarship$1,000
Pat Karch
Redding, CA
Charitable$150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Eaton Gift accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Eaton Gift give?

$2,150 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Eaton Gift?

Its 2025 filing lists Archer Pugh (Former Presi), Denny Mills (President), Mike Dahl (Treasurer) and Josh Divine (Vice Preside).

What does The Eaton Gift fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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