Easton Sports Development Foundation II
Easton Sports Development Foundation II is a private foundation based in Van Nuys, California, and files as a Form 990-PF organization. Its 2025 filing reports grants for youth sports and philanthropic purposes, including support for sports organizations, foundations, and public entities.
Easton Sports Development Foundation II at a glance
In short: Easton Sports Development Foundation II gave $11.1M across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $213K), mostly in California. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,082,530
- +208.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +136.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $213,126
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $988
- Total assets
- $248,511,487
- +10.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (34 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Easton Sports Development Foundation II
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing instructs applicants to request a grant application by email, fax, or mail and provide an IRS determination letter and Form 990. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental entities.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists February 1 and August 1 each year. Both 2026 dates have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists February 1 and August 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Caren Sawyer
Mailing address: 5990 Sepulveda Boulevard Suite 220, Van Nuys, CA 91411
Phone: (818) 909-2207
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Easton Sports Development Foundation II funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Easton Sports Development Foundation ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $10.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 165 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 12% to Colorado, 7% to South Dakota, and 2% to Oklahoma. Pennsylvania accounted for a reported 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Easton Sports Development Foundation II open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 34 of 51 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $590K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 202% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2019) to $11.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $11.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Sports Development Foundation Van Nuys, CA | Youth Sports | $4,040,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Philanthropic | $3,500,000 |
| USA Archery Colorado Springs, CO | Youth Sports | $850,000 |
| Nfaa Foundation Lankton, SD | Youth Sports | $576,250 |
| Csun Foundation Northridge, CA | Philanthropic | $500,000 |
| USA Cycling Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Youth Sports | $480,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Youth Sports | $445,000 |
| Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Oklahoma City, OK | Youth Sports | $250,000 |
| South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Pierre, SD | Youth Sports | $100,000 |
| South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Pierra, SD | Youth Sports | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $248,511,487 | $14,479,806 | $12,408,072 | $11,082,530 | 52 | $11,375,731 | $8,514,515 | $6,910,476 |
| 2024 | $225,943,473 | $191,069,234 | $3,850,783 | $3,594,717 | 22 | $3,668,646 | $1,259,371 | $5,909,140 |
| 2023 | $34,400,030 | $863,942 | $4,029,791 | $3,864,576 | 29 | $1,673,654 | $2,803,772 | $1,639,392 |
| 2022 | $35,281,475 | $833,505 | $3,780,231 | $3,666,131 | 27 | $1,460,502 | $1,268,103 | $1,863,649 |
| 2021 | $39,509,335 | $330,346 | $3,492,231 | $3,219,073 | 35 | — | $933,149 | $1,760,576 |
| 2020 | $34,474,133 | $526,600 | $2,918,722 | $2,738,961 | 26 | — | $2,084,328 | $1,658,203 |
| 2019 | $38,289,812 | $3,722,980 | $2,530,282 | $2,565,618 | 45 | — | $2,130,612 | $1,885,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Easton Sports Development Foundation II reported a distributable amount of $6.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for youth sports and philanthropic purposes. Among the grantees, USA Cycling describes its mission as developing cycling in the United States at all levels, while Break the Barriers describes its work as inclusive programs, outreach, and education that support people of all abilities, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $11,082,530. Individual grants ranged from $435 to $4,040,000, with a median of $988. The largest awards included $4,040,000 to Easton Sports Development Foundation for youth sports, $3,500,000 to The UCLA Foundation for philanthropic purposes, $850,000 to USA Archery for youth sports, and $576,250 to NFAA Foundation for youth sports. Other listed awards included $480,000 to USA Cycling for youth sports, $500,000 to CSUN Foundation for philanthropic purposes, and $50,000 to Break the Barriers for youth sports.
The UCLA Foundation describes itself as the giving, receiving, and investing arm of the UCLA campus, supporting the university through private philanthropy. USA Cycling describes itself as the national governing body for cycling in the United States. Break the Barriers describes itself as a nonprofit offering inclusive programs, outreach, and education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Caren Sawyer as vice president and assistant secretary; Daren Cottle as treasurer and director; Gregory J. Easton as president and director; Karen Griffin as secretary and director; and Lynn Easton, Randy Walk, and Danielle Timmerman-Gertsch as directors.
Easton Sports Development Foundation II is led by Gregory J. Easton, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory J. Easton
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Timmerman-Gertsch
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daren Cottle
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Griffin
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Easton
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Walk
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caren Sawyer
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erin Trenbeath-Murray (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Easton Sports Development Foundation II
How much does Easton Sports Development Foundation II give each year?
Easton Sports Development Foundation II gave $11.1M across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.6M across 22 grants.
What is Easton Sports Development Foundation II's typical grant size?
Easton Sports Development Foundation II's median grant in 2025 was $988, and its average grant was $213,126, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Easton Sports Development Foundation II that year got $31K on average.
Where does Easton Sports Development Foundation II give grants?
Easton Sports Development Foundation II gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (12%) and South Dakota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Easton Sports Development Foundation II give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Easton Sports Development Foundation II's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Sports" (50 grants).
Who are Easton Sports Development Foundation II's largest grantees?
Easton Sports Development Foundation II's largest 2025 grantees include Easton Sports Development Foundation ($4,040,000), The UCLA Foundation ($3,945,000 across 2 grants) and USA Archery ($850,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Easton Sports Development Foundation II?
Easton Sports Development Foundation II reported $248.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Easton Sports Development Foundation II fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for youth sports and philanthropic purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Easton Sports Development Foundation II?
The 2024 filing instructs applicants to request a grant application by email, fax, or mail and provide an IRS determination letter and Form 990. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Easton Sports Development Foundation II's EIN?
Easton Sports Development Foundation II's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5855118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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