Eastman Charitable Foundation
Eastman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in North Easton, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
Eastman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Eastman Charitable Foundation gave $2.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.9M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,910,977
- +3887.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,910,977
- +35788.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,910,977
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Eastman Charitable 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. This is not a current application opportunity given the foundation’s final-return status.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Jenny Lind Street, N Easton Ma, MA 02356-1511
Phone: (508) 269-3741
Website: https://eastman.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eastman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donor-Advised Fund at Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust ($2.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 56 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s sole reported 2024 grant went to a recipient in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Eastman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1697% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2022) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor-Advised Fund at Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Boston, MA | Organized as a public charity under sec 170(b)(1)(a)(VI). Ein 04-6649138 | $2,910,977 |
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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 | — | $72,671 | $2,917,366 | $2,910,977 | 1 | $2,915,637 | $70,942 | $119,260 |
| 2023 | $976,040 | $80,643 | $91,174 | $73,000 | 9 | $84,060 | $73,529 | $122,298 |
| 2022 | $986,571 | $82,574 | $73,172 | $65,000 | 10 | $66,185 | $75,587 | $128,224 |
| 2021 | $977,169 | $206,826 | $188,611 | $162,000 | 19 | $172,135 | $190,350 | $124,641 |
| 2020 | $958,954 | $74,624 | $139,046 | $115,900 | 17 | — | $60,313 | $110,310 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eastman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $2,910,977. The grant went to Donor-Advised Fund at Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust in Boston, Massachusetts; the filing describes the recipient as organized as a public charity under section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen E. Hays as trustee.
Eastman Charitable Foundation is led by Karen E. Hays, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen E. Hays
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William C. Hays (2020–2022) — Trustee & Manager
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $12K, to William C Hays (Trustee, Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eastman Charitable Foundation
How much does Eastman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Eastman Charitable Foundation gave $2.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 9 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Eastman Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Eastman Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s sole reported 2024 grant went to a recipient in Massachusetts.
How much is Eastman Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eastman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eastman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Eastman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6115419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eastman Charitable 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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