Eaton Peabody Foundation
Accepts applications
Eaton Peabody Foundation is a private foundation in Bangor, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $128,750 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$128,750
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$39,794
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $4,000 | 3 | $87,178 |
| 2024 | $128,750 | 19 | $39,794 |
How to apply
| Contact | Veronica LaChappelle 80 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 992-4342, vlachappelle@eatonpeabody.com |
| What to submit | No form; information should include detailed explanation of use of proceeds and need. |
| Deadlines | rolling |
| Restrictions | Maine charities. |
What Eaton Peabody Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 19 | $128,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| campaign for justice | access to justice | $20,000 |
| Northern Light Health | Health care | $20,000 |
| Mercy Hospital | Health care | $12,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | food assistance | $11,000 |
| Foxcroft Academy | Education | $10,000 |
| Telford Housing | Public housing development | $10,000 |
| Kathadin Woods and Waters | nature preserve state park | $10,000 |
| maine justice foundation | Access to Justice | $5,500 |
| Midcoast hunger prevention | food access | $5,000 |
| Husson University | Education | $5,000 |
| Penquis CAP | Assistance to the poor elderly | $5,000 |
| Bangor Symphony Orchestra | music | $3,000 |
| Maine Historical Society | Historical preservation | $2,750 |
| Catholic Charities of Maine | relief of poor | $2,500 |
| PCHC | Access to health care and related services | $2,000 |
| Six Rivers Youth Sports | Youth athletics | $2,000 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Relief of poor distressed; food aid. | $1,000 |
| Brunswick Naval Base | Military preservation | $1,000 |
| Waterville Soup Kitchen | Soup kitchens | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Pittman
- Michael Hodgins
- Tim Woodcock
- Veronica Lachappelle
Questions people ask
Does Eaton Peabody Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: rolling.
How much does Eaton Peabody Foundation give?
$128,750 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Eaton Peabody Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dan Pittman (President Director), Michael Hodgins (Director), Tim Woodcock (Director) and Veronica Lachappelle (Treasurer Secretary).
What does Eaton Peabody Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and education.