Eaglemere Foundation Inc
Eaglemere Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It focuses primarily on environmental conservation, with secondary attention to improving global health and combating injustice.
Eaglemere Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eaglemere Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,013,637
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,813
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,198
- Total assets
- $13,479,173
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (35% 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 Eaglemere Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Edmunds Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: (781) 899-4350
Website: https://eaglemere.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eaglemere Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($105K). Together the top 10 received $637K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 146 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies New England, the Rocky Mountains, Alaska, and Latin America as geographic areas of its environmental work. Its website also names work in Massachusetts watersheds, U.S. rivers, the Arctic, and other regions through supported organizations.
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (35%), Massachusetts (22%), Montana (10%), Washington, D.C. (9%), and Alaska (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eaglemere Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $889K (2020) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy New York, NY | General Contribution | $105,203 |
| Earth Justice New York, NY | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Bozeman, MT | General Contribution | $65,520 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Contribution | $60,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Contribution | $49,997 |
| Legado Initiative Jackson, NH | General Contribution | $45,527 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | General Contribution | $40,102 |
| Adventurer & Scientists for Conservation Bozeman, MT | General Contribution | $35,315 |
| Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences Plymouth, MA | General Contribution | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 34 grants in 2024, 28 in 2023, and 27 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,479,173 | $1,401,941 | $1,136,699 | $1,013,637 | 34 | $1,016,887 | $784,640 | $1,144,024 |
| 2023 | $12,825,854 | $889,102 | $1,103,936 | $983,973 | 28 | $990,742 | $263,613 | $943,817 |
| 2022 | $12,945,034 | $862,812 | $1,092,308 | $965,513 | 27 | $968,800 | $153,351 | $909,146 |
| 2021 | $13,093,922 | $1,512,880 | $1,049,270 | $906,351 | 28 | $906,351 | $1,283,103 | $999,664 |
| 2020 | $12,037,678 | $3,448,946 | $973,361 | $888,900 | 29 | — | $3,252,422 | $756,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eaglemere Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
The foundation’s stated tagline is “Protecting Nature, Helping Humanity.” Its environmental work includes river restoration, ecosystem conservation, species preservation, and climate change mitigation. It also describes global health efforts supporting crisis medicine, vaccinations, and improved access to medical care, and global development work addressing poverty and injustice.
Its 2024 grants included environmental and conservation organizations as well as organizations working in other areas. For example, Environmental Defense Fund describes its mission as finding practical, lasting solutions to environmental problems, guided by science and economics. Greater Yellowstone Coalition says it works with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Unlocking Communities says it equips entrepreneurs to sell sustainable products intended to support economic, social, and environmental transformation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $1,013,637. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $105,203, with a median of $22,198. The largest listed grants were $105,203 to The Nature Conservancy, $100,000 each to Earth Justice and Environmental Defense Fund, $65,520 to Greater Yellowstone Coalition, and $60,000 to World Wildlife Fund. The filing lists these grants as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marilyn D Sarles MD as president; Daniel Sarles as treasurer/executive director; H Jay Sarles as clerk; and Kathryn Garvey, Elizabeth Dias, Daniel Dias, and Patrick Garvey as directors.
Eaglemere Foundation Inc is led by Daniel Sarles, Treasurer & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Sarles
Treasurer & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Marilyn D. Sarles MD
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Dias
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Dias
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Garvey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Garvey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
H. Jay Sarles
Clerk
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Daniel Sarles (Treasurer/Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Eaglemere Foundation Inc
How much does Eaglemere Foundation Inc give each year?
Eaglemere Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $984K across 28 grants.
What is Eaglemere Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Eaglemere Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,198, and its average grant was $29,813, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eaglemere Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Eaglemere Foundation Inc give grants?
Eaglemere Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Montana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Bozeman, MT (2 grants).
Does Eaglemere Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eaglemere Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eaglemere Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Eaglemere Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Nature Conservancy ($105,203), Earth Justice ($100,000) and Environmental Defense Fund ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eaglemere Foundation Inc?
Eaglemere Foundation Inc reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Eaglemere Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated tagline is “Protecting Nature, Helping Humanity.” Its environmental work includes river restoration, ecosystem conservation, species preservation, and climate change mitigation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eaglemere Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eaglemere Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eaglemere Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3424302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eaglemere Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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