Eades Foundation
The Eades Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Champaign, Illinois. Established in August 1981, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$227K
+14.6% YoY
Grant Count
14
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-1.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eades Foundation reported a distributable amount of $236K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation distributes funds to tax-exempt organizations in support of their charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $2.8 million
- 2023: $2.75 million
- 2022: $2.5 million
Annual Revenue & Expenses:
- 2023 Revenue: $338,323
- 2023 Expenses: $208,970
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,999,535 | $2,753,143 | $2,623,796 |
| Revenue | $482,916 | $338,323 | $363,124 |
| Expenses | $236,524 | $208,976 | $230,728 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $227,000 | $198,000 | $215,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $497,207 | $346,843 | $347,966 |
| Distributable Amount | $236,352 | $216,828 | $223,987 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Peb ($84,000), Spring Initiative Inc ($28,000), Northwestern University - Marcus Lowes Scholarship ($21,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INC ATLANTA, GA | OPERATING EXPENSES | $8,000 |
| HAVEN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILMETTE, IL | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL NEW YORK, NY | SAFEGUARDING THE EARTH | $14,000 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - MARCUS LOWES SCHOLARSHIP EVANSTON, IL | SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDILL JOURNALISM SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF MARCUS LOWES | $21,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION NEW YORK, NY | ADVANCING HEALTH CARE, ADVOCACY & EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| RAISING GUATEMALA CO THE CITY GATES CHURCH BURKE, VA | GUATEMALA MISSION | $8,000 |
| SPRING INITIATIVE INC CLARKSDALE, MS | OPERATING EXPENSES FOR EDUCATION FACILITY | $28,000 |
| SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | REPLENSHING GROUNDWATER, SUPPORTING RESURGENCE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES, & PROTECTING CALIFORNIA'S NATURAL BEAUTY | $5,000 |
| DEKALB COUNTY HISTORY CENTER SYCAMORE, IL | OPERATING EXPENSES | $9,000 |
| FRIENDS OF PEB THORNDALE, PA | SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN | $84,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID C EADES | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELIZABETH E FRANK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHERINE A GRILL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| AMELIA E KOPLOW | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| REBECCA WILLRICH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DAVID GRILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eades Foundation fund?
The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation distributes funds to tax-exempt organizations in support of their charitable purposes.
How do I apply for a grant from Eades Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • 2024: 12 grants totaling $198,000 • 2023: 13 grants totaling $215,000 • 2022: 16 grants totaling $209,000 • 2021: 17 grants totaling $211,000 • 2020: 17 grants totaling $210,000 **Grant Sizes:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$84,000 • Median grant: $8,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Arthritis Foundation Inc: $8,000 • Doctors Without Borders: $16,000 • National Center for Science Education: $6,000 • Natural Resources Defense Council: $6,000 • Northwestern Universi…
Where does Eades Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York, and California.
What size grants does Eades Foundation award?
In 2024, Eades Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $227K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Eades Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eades Foundation reported a distributable amount of $236K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eades Foundation's EIN?
Eades Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7045810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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