Ea Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ea Foundation is a private foundation in Niles, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $580,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $85,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$580,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $630,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $630,000 | 14 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $580,000 | 14 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Ea Foundation 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.
What Ea Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $580,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Family Illinois | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $85,000 |
| Children's Research Triangle | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $80,000 |
| Ignite | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $75,000 |
| Lawrence Hall | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $75,000 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $65,000 |
| Rincon Family Services | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $40,000 |
| Hephzibah | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $35,000 |
| Foster Progress | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $25,000 |
| Omni Youth Services | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $25,000 |
| One Hope United | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $20,000 |
| Turning Point | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $20,000 |
| Lyte Collective | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $15,000 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $10,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Consolo
- Edward V Novak
- Anthony J Novak
Questions people ask
Does Ea Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ea Foundation give?
$580,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Ea Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Consolo (President), Edward V Novak (Treasurer) and Anthony J Novak (Director).
What does Ea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.