Eastman Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker N Easton MA, MA EIN: 04-6115419 Website

The Eastman Charitable Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1964 and located in North Easton, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a volunteer-based organization with minimal administrative costs to maximize local impact.

Key facts about Eastman Charitable Foundation

EIN: 04-6115419
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $2,910,977
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $2,910,977
Median grant: $2,910,977
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.9M

+3887.6% YoY

Grant Count

-88.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2.9M

+35788.8% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Eastman Charitable Foundation's mission is to promote environmental stewardship, education, and green recreation through grants and scholarships.

The foundation supports projects aligned with this mission, including:

Environmental conservation
Education (secondary public schools and graduate student travel grants)
Outdoor recreation
Community physical and mental health services
Services for individuals who are blind or have disabilities
Public library support
Literacy and arts & culture initiatives

Grantmaking

Grant Range

** $1,000 - $50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation serves Grantham, Enfield, and Springfield, including the Eastman Community. It awards grants to area schools, towns, Conservation Commissions, and other local organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $2.9M (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire New York Virginia Vermont

Cities

BostonAndoverBedfordMontgomeryNorridgewockRestonTempletonBrightonAtascaderoKeene ValleyMattaposettSpringfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Filing (2023):

Total Assets: $976,040
Total Revenue: $80,643
Total Expenses: $91,174

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$976,040	$986,571
Revenue	$72,671	$80,643	$82,574
Expenses	$2,917,366	$91,174	$73,172
Qualifying Distributions	$2,915,637	$84,060	$66,185
Net Investment Income	$70,942	$73,529	$75,587
Distributable Amount	$119,260	$122,298	$128,224

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

56 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Donor-Advised Fund at Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust ($2,910,977).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Karen E. Hays - Trustee (1 hour per week)

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Karen E Hays	Trustee	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation is hosting its first-ever golf tournament in September 2025 to raise funds for its mission of environmental stewardship, education, and green recreation in the towns of Grantham, Enfield, and Springfield.

The foundation's Grants and Scholarship Programs are supported by individual and community partner donations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eastman Charitable Foundation fund?

The Eastman Charitable Foundation's mission is to promote environmental stewardship, education, and green recreation through grants and scholarships. The foundation supports projects aligned with this mission, including: • Environmental conservation • Education (secondary public schools and graduate student travel grants) • Outdoor recreation • Community physical and mental health services • Services for individuals who are blind or have disabilities • Public library support • Literacy and arts…

How do I apply for a grant from Eastman Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Range:** $1,000 - $50,000 **Median Grant Amount:** $5,667 **Recent Grant Activity (2023):** • 19 grants awarded • Total giving: $84,060 • Giving rate: 8.6% **Grant Programs Include:** • Public Library for Citizens of Town (average $4,333, 4 recipients) • Travel Grants to Graduate Students (average $6,667, 1 recipient) • Support for Community Physical & Mental Wellness (average $6,667, 1 recipient) • Services to the Blind and Handicapped (average $6,667, 1 recipient) • Secondary Public S…

Where does Eastman Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation serves Grantham, Enfield, and Springfield, including the Eastman Community. It awards grants to area schools, towns, Conservation Commissions, and other local organizations.

What size grants does Eastman Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Eastman Charitable Foundation awarded 1 grant totaling $2.9M — an average of about $2.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.