Eagan Family Foundation Inc
Eagan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Park Ridge, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, a church, and health and human-rights organizations.
Eagan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eagan Family Foundation Inc gave $576K across 102 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $575,960
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 102
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,647
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $8,592,484
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 102, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eagan Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names J Christopher Eagan as the contact. It lists no required form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. The filing also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: J Christopher Eagan
Mailing address: 143 6Th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (718) 783-1218
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eagan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Philharmonic ($148K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
424 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 423 grants of 424 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients accounted for 75% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts at 7%, California at 5%, New Jersey at 4%, and Colorado at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 102 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eagan Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 102 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $439K (2021) to $576K (2024). In 2024 it made 102 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | Support for General Use | $148,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company Pittsfield, MA | Support for General Use | $27,500 |
| Levittown Union Free School District Levittown, NY | Support for General Use | $20,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Support for General Use | $17,460 |
| St Francis of Assisi Church New York, NY | Support for General Use | $16,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Support for General Use | $15,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation New York, NY | Support for General Use | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | Support for General Use | $15,000 |
| Medical Missions for Children Inc Paterson, NJ | Support for General Use | $12,000 |
| Utica College Annual Fund Utica, NY | Support for General Use | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,592,484 | $941,088 | $645,485 | $575,960 | 102 | $575,960 | $875,262 | $417,251 |
| 2023 | $8,297,213 | $261,005 | $505,102 | $440,050 | 105 | $440,050 | $200,279 | $398,668 |
| 2022 | $7,839,529 | $359,346 | $576,866 | $503,660 | 115 | $503,660 | $290,867 | $417,741 |
| 2021 | $9,907,927 | $303,848 | $517,935 | $439,100 | 102 | $439,100 | $230,420 | $461,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eagan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $417K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, Barrington Stage Company describes its work as producing theatre, developing new plays and musicals, and bringing new audiences—especially young people—into the theatre. The Sands Point Preserve says it works to preserve a former estate and provide cultural and educational programs. Northeast College of Health Sciences describes its commitment to academic excellence and professional practices in the health sciences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 102 grants totaling $575,960. Awards ranged from $500 to $148,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest reported grants included $148,000 to New York Philharmonic, $27,500 to Barrington Stage Company, $20,000 to Levittown Union Free School District, and $17,460 to The Metropolitan Opera. Other grants included $15,000 each to University of Colorado Foundation, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Carnegie Hall.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Christopher Eagan as President & Treasurer; Maria Eagan as Executive Vice President; Kelsy Eagan as Vice President; and Kristy Eagan as Vice President and Secretary.
Eagan Family Foundation Inc is led by J. Christopher Eagan, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Christopher Eagan
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kelsy Eagan
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kristy Eagan
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Maria Eagan
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Eagan Family Foundation Inc
How much does Eagan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Eagan Family Foundation Inc gave $576K across 102 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $440K across 105 grants.
What is Eagan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Eagan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,647, across 102 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eagan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Eagan Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (7%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (44 grants), Brooklyn, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Monterey, CA (5 grants).
Does Eagan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Eagan Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (99 of 102) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eagan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Eagan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New York Philharmonic ($148,000), Barrington Stage Company ($27,500) and Levittown Union Free School District ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eagan Family Foundation Inc?
Eagan Family Foundation Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $576K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $417K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eagan Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eagan Family Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing names J Christopher Eagan as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eagan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eagan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4085533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Eagan Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 30, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eagan-family-foundation-inc-morg_3052be3119dd4c049bbc5302d071885d
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