East Foundation
East Foundation is a private foundation based in Belleville, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $38,783, supporting charitable organizations and other listed recipients in Illinois and several other states.
East Foundation at a glance
In short: East Foundation gave $39K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,783
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,281
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $789
- Total assets
- $4,400
- +58.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to East Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Lake Inez Drive, Belleville, IL 62221
Phone: (618) 567-4980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who East Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Purchases for Individuals Under 100 ($19K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 8% to California, 2% to Tennessee, and 2% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is East Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $782 repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $41K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purchases for Individuals Under 100 Belleville, IL | Program Support | $19,283 |
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Lebanon Matthew 2540 Ministries Belleville, IL | Program Support | $3,000 |
| R3 Development NFP East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Hyde Park Vineyard Church Chicago, IL | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Belleville District #118 Educational Foundation Ltd Belleville, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Community Interfaith Pantry Belleville, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Restoration Ranch Swansea, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Program Support | $789 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Program Support | $775 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,400 | $40,950 | $39,323 | $38,783 | 17 | $38,783 | — | $503 |
| 2024 | $2,773 | $40,825 | $41,146 | $40,616 | 16 | $40,616 | — | $6 |
| 2023 | $3,094 | $25,001 | $22,878 | $22,278 | 11 | $22,278 | $1 | $598 |
| 2022 | $971 | $14,000 | $16,886 | $16,381 | 16 | $16,381 | — | $176 |
| 2021 | $3,857 | $30,001 | $27,886 | $27,261 | 9 | $27,261 | $1 | $433 |
| 2020 | $1,742 | $15,001 | $16,748 | $16,218 | 13 | — | $1 | $231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, East Foundation reported a distributable amount of $503 for 2025 — 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 East Foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as youth education and workforce development, food access, military families, community resources, and pediatric disease research, as described by the grantees themselves.
For example, R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP describes its mission as empowering East St. Louis youth through education and workforce development and creating affordable housing solutions. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger, while Ecosystems of Care describes work on food, information, resources, and community connections. The Gary Sinise Foundation and Operation Homefront describe supporting veterans, military communities, first responders, and military families. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes a mission focused on research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases.
Grantmaking
In 2025, East Foundation reported 17 grants totaling $38,783. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $19,283, with a median of $789.
Among the larger 2025 grants were $19,283 to Purchases for Individuals Under 100; $3,000 each to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Lebanon Matthew 2540 Ministries, and R3 DEVELOPMENT NFP; and $2,500 to Hyde Park Vineyard Church. Other reported grants included $1,000 each to Belleville District #118 Educational Foundation Ltd, Community Interfaith Pantry, and Restoration Ranch; $789 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository; $775 to the Gary Sinise Foundation; and $750 each to Ecosystems of Care and Operation Homefront.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Anne Stewart as president; Eldon Trame as vice-president; Rebecca Foster as treasurer; Elizabeth Trame as secretary; and John Timothy McDermott and Marlaina F Reel as directors.
East Foundation is led by Elizabeth Anne Stewart, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Anne Stewart
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Timothy McDermott
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marlaina F. Reel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eldon Trame
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Trame
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Foster
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 East Foundation
How much does East Foundation give each year?
East Foundation gave $39K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 16 grants.
What is East Foundation's typical grant size?
East Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $789, and its average grant was $2,281, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from East Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does East Foundation give grants?
East Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Belleville, IL (6 grants) and Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does East Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on East Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are East Foundation's largest grantees?
East Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Purchases for Individuals Under 100 ($19,283), Archdiocese of Los Angeles ($3,000) and Lebanon Matthew 2540 Ministries ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is East Foundation?
East Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $503 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does East Foundation fund?
No mission statement for East Foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as youth education and workforce development, food access, military families, community resources, and pediatric disease research, as described by the grantees themselves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from East Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is East Foundation's EIN?
East Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2146554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does East Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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