Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc
Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K.
Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $666.667), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,000
- -67.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $667
- -12.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Maryland (50% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Chesapeake Bay Foundation ($1K). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $7K (2019). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Weta Arlington, VA | General | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $3,021 | $2,000 | 3 | $2,000 | — | $88 |
| 2020 | $3,021 | $8 | $6,825 | $6,100 | 8 | — | $8 | $394 |
| 2019 | $9,838 | $6,045 | $7,559 | $6,825 | 9 | — | $45 | $404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $88 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Margaret B. Eastman, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Margaret B. Eastman
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $6K across 8 grants.
What is Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $667, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and Virginia (25%).
Does Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $88 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eastman Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1268681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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