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.
Key facts about Eades Foundation
- EIN
- 23-7045810
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $227,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $16,214
- Median grant
- $9,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,999,535
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eades Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Eades Foundation's 14 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (37%), Illinois (16%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants). 36% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Eades Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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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
Grant Range
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How to Apply
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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
Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 recipients include Friends of Peb ($84,000), Spring Initiative Inc ($28,000), Northwestern University - Marcus Lowes Scholarship ($21,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF PEB Thorndale, PA | SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN | $84,000 |
| SPRING INITIATIVE INC Clarksdale, MS | OPERATING EXPENSES FOR EDUCATION FACILITY | $28,000 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - MARCUS LOWES SCHOLARSHIP Evanston, IL | SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDILL JOURNALISM SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF MARCUS LOWES | $21,000 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL New York, NY | SAFEGUARDING THE EARTH | $14,000 |
| PROJECT CASTILLO San Francisco, CA | FUNDS TO HELP END CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT | $14,000 |
| SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY SERVICES Sunnyvale, CA | FUNDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | $14,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION New York, NY | ADVANCING HEALTH CARE, ADVOCACY & EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| DEKALB COUNTY HISTORY CENTER Sycamore, IL | OPERATING EXPENSES | $9,000 |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INC Atlanta, GA | OPERATING EXPENSES | $8,000 |
| RAISING GUATEMALA CO THE CITY GATES CHURCH Burke, VA | GUATEMALA MISSION | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS 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?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Eades Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.