Easton Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Easton Family Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,238 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,205 and the largest $26,500. 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$109,238
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,205
- Largest grant$26,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $163,196 the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,563 | 29 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $163,196 | 32 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $109,238 | 28 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Easton Family Fund 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 Easton Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $15,725 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $53,722 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $31,986 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $6,795 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $760 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art MASS MoCA | Arts, culture and humanities | $26,500 |
| Chabad West Village | Religious outreach | $18,576 |
| Chabad of Mumbai | Religious outreach | $15,725 |
| Center for Curatorial Leadership | Curatorial research | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Development European paintings | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Education in opera | $6,100 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Cancer research | $4,106 |
| Project Sage Inc | General support | $2,510 |
| Wassaic Project | Foster the arts | $2,000 |
| Frick Collection | General support | $1,658 |
| MOMA Giving | Educational programs | $1,500 |
| Sharon Historical Society and Museum | General support | $1,500 |
| Whitney Museum | Art and humanities | $1,500 |
| American Academy of Arts & Sciences | General suppport | $1,380 |
| Studio In A School | Foster creative and intellectual development | $1,030 |
| Music Mountain | Music teaching programs | $1,000 |
| The Hotchkiss Library | Capital campaign | $1,000 |
| Roebling Museum | General support | $760 |
| Symphony Space Inc | General support | $500 |
| Innisfree Garden | General support | $258 |
| Contemporary Art Group-The New York Gallery History Project | In honor of Elizabeth Dee | $250 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General support | $250 |
| Sharon Community Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Sharon Fire Department Inc | Support volunteer fire workers | $250 |
| Sharon Land Trust | Preserve rural heritage | $250 |
| The Garden Conservancy | Garden preservation | $250 |
| Wethersfield Foundation Inc | La Foce: Paradise in Tuscany | $100 |
| Hollister House Garden | General support | $35 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Easton
- Elizabeth Easton
Questions people ask
Does Easton Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Easton Family Fund give?
$109,238 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,205.
Who runs Easton Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Easton (President/Tre) and Elizabeth Easton (Chairman/Secy).
What does Easton Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and science and research.