Easton Family Fund
The Easton Family Fund refers to a family of foundations based primarily in the United States. The most prominent entity is the Easton Sports Development Foundation II, a family foundation headquartered in Van Nuys, California, that focuses on youth sports development and athletics. The Easton family's philanthropic portfolio includes multiple foundations with varying focuses and geographic locations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$736K
-5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$109K
-33.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-23.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Easton Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The primary mission centers on youth sports development and athletic advancement. The Easton Sports Development Foundation II specifically supports youth athletics and sports programs nationwide. The family's philanthropic interests extend to archery development, Little League support, and general youth sports initiatives.
Grantmaking
The Easton Sports Development Foundation II demonstrates substantial grantmaking capacity:
Grant Range
s range from $10,000 to multi-million dollar commitments, indicating flexibility across different project scales and organizational sizes.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking focuses on national youth sports organizations and programs across the United States, with particular emphasis on archery and Little League baseball development.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Easton Sports Development Foundation II (2024):
- Total assets: $225,943,473
- Total revenues: $191,069,234
- Total expenses: $3,850,783
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $736,040 | $781,031 | $934,711 |
| Revenue | $67,054 | $19,324 | $62,527 |
| Expenses | $112,045 | $168,078 | $93,853 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $109,238 | $163,196 | $91,563 |
| Net Investment Income | $65,819 | $35,879 | $60,627 |
| Distributable Amount | $75,892 | $71,827 | $72,139 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art MASS MoCA ($26,500), Chabad West Village ($18,576), Chabad of Mumbai ($15,725).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Arts & Sciences Cambridge, MA | General suppport | $1,380 |
| Center for Curatorial Leadership New York, NY | Curatorial research | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Mumbai | Religious outreach | $15,725 |
| Chabad West Village New York, NY | Religious outreach | $18,576 |
| Contemporary Art Group-The New York Gallery History Project Los Angeles, CA | In honor of Elizabeth Dee | $250 |
| Frick Collection New York, NY | General support | $1,658 |
| Hollister House Garden Washington, CT | General support | $35 |
| Innisfree Garden Millbrook, NY | General support | $258 |
| Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art MASS MoCA North Adams, MA | Arts, culture and humanities | $26,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | General support | $250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS EASTON | PRESIDENT/TRE | — | — |
| ELIZABETH EASTON | CHAIRMAN/SECY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Little League International received a $7 million grant from the Easton Foundations to directly impact volunteer support and enhance the World Series experience
Little League receives $7M grant from Easton Foundations | Local | standard-journal.comEaston Sports Development Foundation donated $1.4 million to USA Archery Foundation to support archery development nationwide
Little League receives $7M grant from Easton Foundations | Local | standard-journal.comFrequently Asked Questions
What does Easton Family Fund fund?
The primary mission centers on youth sports development and athletic advancement. The Easton Sports Development Foundation II specifically supports youth athletics and sports programs nationwide. The family's philanthropic interests extend to archery development, Little League support, and general youth sports initiatives.
How do I apply for a grant from Easton Family Fund?
The Easton Sports Development Foundation II demonstrates substantial grantmaking capacity: • **2024 grants included:** • Easton Sports Development Foundation (ESDF): $2,760,000 for youth sports • USA Archery (USAA): $510,000 for youth sports • Scholastic Archery Association Corporation: $10,000 for youth sports • Additional grants made to other youth sports organizations • **Recent major grants:** • $7 million grant to Little League International to support volunteer support and World Series ex…
Where does Easton Family Fund make grants?
Primary grantmaking focuses on national youth sports organizations and programs across the United States, with particular emphasis on archery and Little League baseball development.
What size grants does Easton Family Fund award?
In 2025, Easton Family Fund awarded 28 grants totaling $109K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Easton Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Easton Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $76K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Easton Family Fund's EIN?
Easton Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6103454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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