Easton Sports Development Foundation Ii
Easton Sports Development Foundation II is a private foundation based in Van Nuys, California, established in 2007. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a primary focus on youth sports development and archery initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$225.9M
+556.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
-7.0% YoY
Grant Count
22
-24.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$163K
+22.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is dedicated to empowering archery initiatives and supporting youth sports development. The organization believes that every aspiring archer deserves the opportunity to pursue the sport, and works to bridge the gap between initial experiences and elite performance through its grants program.
Primary funding areas include:
- Archery program development
- Youth sports and athletics
- Equipment and training support
- Coach development and training
- Community archery centers
Grantmaking
Since 2006, the Easton Foundations have provided over $85 million in grants to support archery and youth sports initiatives. The foundation has made 1,517 grants to 854 grantees, reaching over 4.1 million archers.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across the United States, with particular activity in California, Arkansas, and Texas. The foundation maintains archery centers in multiple locations:
- Easton Salt Lake Archery Center (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Easton Archery Center of Excellence (Chula Vista, CA)
- Easton Newberry Archery Center (Newberry, FL)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $225,943,473
- Total Revenues: $191,069,234
- Total Expenses: $3,850,783
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $34,400,030
- Total Giving: $1,564,576
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $225,943,473 | $34,400,030 | $35,281,475 |
| Revenue | $191,069,234 | $863,942 | $833,505 |
| Expenses | $3,850,783 | $4,029,791 | $3,780,231 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,668,646 | $1,673,654 | $1,460,502 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,259,371 | $2,803,772 | $1,268,103 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,909,140 | $1,639,392 | $1,863,649 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Contact Information:
- VP of Business Development: (818) 873-5710
- Idida Briones
- Carl Greene
Archery Center Managers:
- Austin Blain – Easton Salt Lake Archery Center
- Christina Zakimi – Easton Archery Center of Excellence
- Jerry Dudley – Easton Newberry Archery Center
Mailing Address: Easton Foundations 5990 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 220 Van Nuys, CA 91411
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAREN SAWYER | VP & ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| DAREN COTTLE | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY J EASTON | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN GRIFFIN | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LYNN EASTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RANDY WALK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DANIELLE TIMMERMAN-GERTSCH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant recent grants demonstrating its commitment to youth sports:
**USA Archery Foundation Support:** Donated $1.4 million to support archery development nationwide
Easton Sports Development Foundation Donates $1.4 Million to USA Archery**Little League International:** Awarded $7 million to directly impact volunteer support and the World Series experience
Little League\xAE International Receives $7 Million Grant From the Easton\The foundation continues to expand its grant program, with applications available through its grants portal at esdfgrants.org. The organization maintains the Easton Foundations Archery Library, described as the largest compilation of archery books, magazines, articles, documents, photographs, and historical artifacts in the world.
Easton Sports Development Foundation Donates $1.4 Million to USA ArcherySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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