Eagle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eagle Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $41.3 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $6.0 million. 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$41.3 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$6.0 million
- Assets$991 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $37.4 million the year before.
51% 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 | $37.4 million | 68 | $599 million |
| 2024 | $41.3 million | 65 | $991 million |
How to apply
Eagle 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 Eagle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 22 | $8.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6.8 million |
| Maryland | 4 | $5.9 million |
| Washington | 3 | $5.8 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $3.7 million |
| New York | 3 | $2.0 million |
| California | 5 | $1.6 million |
| Arkansas | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton University - ARRUPE | Program and Project Support | $6.0 million |
| Catholic Relief Services Pathways Latin America | Program and Project Support | $4.3 million |
| Partners in Health Buraro Hospital Rwanda | Program and Project Support | $4.0 million |
| World Vision Thrive | Program and Project Support | $4.0 million |
| Mercy Corps Dreams Tanzania | Program and Project Support | $2.7 million |
| Catholic Relief Services Undesignated FOSTER Grant | Program and Project Support | $1.5 million |
| Root Capital | Program and Project Support | $1.5 million |
| World Vision Undesignated FOSTER Grant | Program and Project Support | $1.5 million |
| Parters in Health Undesignated FOSTER Grant | Program and Project Support | $1.3 million |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Program and Project Support | $1.0 million |
| Heifer International BSLD-India | Program and Project Support | $1.0 million |
| Mercy Corps Undesignated FOSTER Grant | Program and Project Support | $1.0 million |
| International Rescue Committee | Program and Project Support | $1.0 million |
| CURE International | Program and Project Support | $1.0 million |
| Educate Uganda | Program and Project Support | $550,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Lifenet International | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Unbound | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Living Goods | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Plant With Purpose (Floresta) | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Semilla Nueva | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Water for People | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Give Directly | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Diocese of Grand Island | Program and Project Support | $500,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha | Program and Project Support | $335,000 |
| Vida de Guatemala | Program and Project Support | $305,000 |
| The Catholic Bishop of Lincoln | Program and Project Support | $300,000 |
| Village Enterprise | Program and Project Support | $250,000 |
| Heifer International BSLD-India Undesignated FOSTER Grant | Program and Project Support | $250,000 |
| Creighton University ILAC | Program and Project Support | $250,000 |
| Amigos de Santa Cruz | Program and Project Support | $250,000 |
| Faith in Practice | Program and Project Support | $200,000 |
| Jesuits Midwest | Program and Project Support | $200,000 |
| Seed Effect | Program and Project Support | $150,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart | Program and Project Support | $150,000 |
| Water4 | Program and Project Support | $150,000 |
| Nursing Heart Inc | Program and Project Support | $110,000 |
| Ubuntu Life Foundation | Program and Project Support | $101,025 |
| Common Hope | Program and Project Support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Hupp
- Michael R McCarthy
- Karen van Dyke
- James W Cabela
- Alexander J Wolf
Questions people ask
Does Eagle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eagle Foundation give?
$41.3 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Eagle Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Hupp (Director), Michael R McCarthy (Director), Karen van Dyke (Director) and James W Cabela (President/ Treasurer /Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Eagle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.