Eakin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eakin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $18,000. 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$28,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$538,791
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $27,100 the year before.
80% 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 | $27,100 | 4 | $519,806 |
| 2024 | $28,500 | 5 | $538,791 |
How to apply
Eakin Family 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 Eakin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $18,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To confront the climate crisis, protectthe planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights ofall people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. | $18,000 |
| Path | To improve health for people all over the world by increasing access to lifesaving vaccines, essential medicines, and quality health care. | $3,000 |
| Sacred Indigenous Prservation | To provide safe places for ceremony, prayer and cultural renewal and healing founded upon traditional teachings in north america. | $3,000 |
| San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund | To invest in the preservation and expansion of quality affordable housing commmunity facilities | $3,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | To be advancing the pillars of home, health, equity, and opportunity through various initiatives including street outreach, thrift store, pantries, kitchens, food sharing, crisis response, and inclusivity. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Le Roy Eakin IV
- Alison McKelvie Klaus
- Allan F P Eakin
- Emily M Eakin
- Lindsay M Eakin
- Le Roy Eakin III
Questions people ask
Does Eakin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eakin Family Foundation give?
$28,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Eakin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Le Roy Eakin IV (Director, Vice President), Alison McKelvie Klaus (Director, Vice President), Allan F P Eakin (Director, Vice President) and Emily M Eakin (Director, President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Eakin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.