Eades Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eades Foundation is a private foundation in Champaign, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $227,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $84,000. 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$227,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$84,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $198,000 the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $198,000 | 12 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $227,000 | 14 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Eades 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 Eades Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $84,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $36,000 |
| California | 3 | $33,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $28,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Peb | Supporting education in pakistan | $84,000 |
| Spring Initiative Inc | Operating expenses for education facility | $28,000 |
| Northwestern University - Marcus Lowes Scholarship | Scholarship for medill journalism school in memory of marcus lowes | $21,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Safeguarding the earth | $14,000 |
| Project Castillo | Funds to help end campus sexual assault | $14,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | Funding emergency assistance | $14,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Advancing health care, advocacy & education | $10,000 |
| Dekalb County History Center | Operating expenses | $9,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | Operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Raising Guatemala Co the City Gates Church | Guatemala mission | $8,000 |
| Teach for America | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Haven Youth and Family Services | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | Replenshing groundwater, supporting resurgence of endangered species, & protecting california's natural beauty | $5,000 |
| Share Our Spare | Funding essentials, education, and advocacy for families living in poverty | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Eades
- Elizabeth E Frank
- Katherine A Grill
- Amelia E Koplow
- Rebecca Willrich
- David Grill
Questions people ask
Does Eades Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eades Foundation give?
$227,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs Eades Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David C Eades (Trustee), Elizabeth E Frank (Trustee), Katherine A Grill (Trustee) and Amelia E Koplow (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Eades Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.