The Cyrus Eaton Foundation
Accepts applications
The Cyrus Eaton Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $199,800 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $2,350 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$199,800
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$2,350
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $148,500 the year before.
40% 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 | $148,500 | 46 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $199,800 | 52 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Cyrus Eaton Foundation 3091 Mayfield Road Suite 214, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 320-2285 |
| What to submit | Letter of request, budget for project, financial statements, exemption ltr |
| Deadlines | May 1st and october 1st of each calendar year |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cyrus Eaton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $73,500 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 47 | $106,300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pugwash Park Commission | Unrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| US Pugwash | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| North Cumberland Historical Society | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Centre for Local Prosperity | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland | Unrestricted giftunrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| Drink Local Drink Tap Inc | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Fostering Hope | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Land Studio Inc | Unrestrictd gift | $3,000 |
| Amis | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| City Fresh | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Teaching Collaborative | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Project Hope for the Homeless | Unrestricted gift | $2,600 |
| Alliance Against Human Trafficking | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Global Cleveland | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Neptune Theatre | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Ou Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Transformations by Cleveland Angels | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Womensafe Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Engineering Society | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Homeless Hookup | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Legalworks Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Moab House Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Upcycle Parts Shop | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Vineyard Christian Fellowship | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Youth Challenge | Unrestricted gift | $2,200 |
| Broadway Christian Church | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Building Hope in the City | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Arts Education Consortium | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Effective Leadership Academy | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Hannah's Home | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Kulture Kids | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Lake Erie Ink | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Malachi House | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Talespinner Childrens Theatre | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Caring for Kids | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine I Eaton
- Matthew Eaton
- Alice J Gulick
- Henry W Gulick
- Ralph P Higgins
- Robert Lefever
- Shelly Rose
Questions people ask
Does The Cyrus Eaton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st and october 1st of each calendar year.
How much does The Cyrus Eaton Foundation give?
$199,800 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $2,350.
Who runs The Cyrus Eaton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine I Eaton (Vice-President), Matthew Eaton (President), Alice J Gulick (Trustee) and Henry W Gulick (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Cyrus Eaton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and arts and culture.