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The Eastin Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 923590571

The Eastin Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $102,500 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$0
2024$00$0
2025$1.9 million5$1.6 million

How to apply

The Eastin 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Eastin Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma1$1.3 million
Texas2$407,143
Pennsylvania1$102,500
Massachusetts1$100,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Oklahoma State University Foundation
Stillwater, OK
General support$1.3 million
The Episcopal School of Dallas
Dallas, TX
General support$357,143
JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Via National Philanthropic Trust
Jenkintown, PA
General support$102,500
Massachussets Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
General support$100,000
The George W Bush Foundation
Dallas, TX
General support$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Eastin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Eastin Foundation give?

$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $102,500.

Who runs The Eastin Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Eastin (Director, Board Co-Chair), Monica Eastin (Director, Board Co-Chair), Cole Evans (Director, Secretary) and Sydney Kite (President).

What does The Eastin Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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