Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation
Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets.
Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,226,049
- +3.4% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $40,000
- -95.6% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA | Providing grants and scholarships for the commmunity of Whatcom county | $45,300 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,226,049 | $40,000 | — | — | — | $58,290 |
| 2020 | $1,186,049 | $900,000 | $51,300 | $50,300 | 2 | $17,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation is led by Don Easterbrook, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Don Easterbrook
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Sutton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Schneider
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Kohn Fayette
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Easterbrook
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Easterbrook-Sutton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation
How large is Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation?
Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
Where does Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation operate?
Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation has awarded grants in California, Washington.
How much is Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation's EIN?
Don J and Ellen H Easterbrook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1736432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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