Easton Sports Development Foundation
Easton Sports Development Foundation is a private foundation based in Van Nuys, California. It says its purpose is to further archery by bridging the gap between a person’s first experience with the sport and elite participation.
Easton Sports Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Easton Sports Development Foundation gave $17K across 118 grants in 2024 (avg $140.364), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,563
- +232.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 118
- +247.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $10,898,451
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Easton Sports Development 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 for funds. The website provides no further application process or materials in the information available here.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5990 Sepulveda Boulevard 220, Van Nuys, CA 91411
Phone: (818) 909-2207
Website: https://www.esdf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Easton Sports Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shiloh Methodist Church ($500). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 155 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes archery facilities and programs in the United States. Its website identifies archery centers in Newberry, Florida; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Chula Vista, California. Its 2023 filing describes Olympic Archery in Schools activity in the Los Angeles area, Florida, Texas, Colorado, and New York. In the 2024 grant listing, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 118 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Easton Sports Development Foundation gives
- Giving grew 980% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $17K (2024). In 2024 it made 118 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Methodist Church Appling, GA | Youth Sports | $500 |
| Minor 32 Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $496 |
| Minor 49 Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $438 |
| Minor 47 Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $414 |
| Minor 14 Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $388 |
| Jack K Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $300 |
| Irene Z Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $265 |
| Minor 65 Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $243 |
| Minor 64 Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $239 |
| Minor 40 Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship | $234 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF, a private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,898,451 | $4,576,245 | $4,865,619 | $16,563 | 118 | $3,670,676 | — |
| 2023 | $11,047,836 | $3,918,041 | $4,291,936 | $4,979 | 34 | $2,937,950 | — |
| 2022 | $11,053,489 | $3,527,987 | $4,120,762 | $500 | 1 | $2,944,313 | — |
| 2021 | $11,576,483 | $3,446,410 | $3,326,847 | $1,534 | 2 | — | — |
| 2020 | $11,664,652 | $2,619,941 | $3,298,043 | — | — | — | $20,663 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is “to inspire individuals and collaborate with partners by providing resources and services that result in growth and life-long enjoyment of archery.”
Its described activities include supporting indoor and outdoor archery facilities at parks, schools, universities, and sports complexes; training archers and coaches at archery centers; and running Olympic Archery in Schools to help schools form archery teams. In its 2023 filing, the Foundation also described research and development projects intended to explore opportunities and advances for the sport.
The Foundation’s website says Easton Sports Development Foundation II awards grants to clubs, programs, schools, colleges, universities, and organizations proposing archery-related plans or projects.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing lists 118 grants totaling $16,563. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $500, with a median of $100. The largest listed grant was $500 to Shiloh Methodist Church in Appling, Georgia, for youth sports. Other larger listed grants were scholarships to individuals in Van Nuys, California, including $496 to Minor 32 and $438 to Minor 49.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Easton as president and director; Daren Cottle as treasurer and director; Karen Griffin as secretary and director; and Caren Sawyer as vice president and assistant secretary. It also lists Carl Greene as vice president of operations, and Lynn Easton, Randy Walk, and Danielle Timmerman-Gertsch as directors.
Easton Sports Development Foundation is led by Greg Easton, President & Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Easton
President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Timmerman-Gertsch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daren Cottle
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Griffin
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn E. Easton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Walk
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caren Sawyer
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $239K (2024)
Carl Greene
Vice President Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gregory J. Easton (2020–2022) — President & Director
- Former: James L. Easton (2020) — Foundation 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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $239K, to Caren Sawyer (VP & Assistant Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Easton Sports Development Foundation
How much does Easton Sports Development Foundation give each year?
Easton Sports Development Foundation gave $17K across 118 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 34 grants.
What is Easton Sports Development Foundation's typical grant size?
Easton Sports Development Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $140, across 118 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Easton Sports Development Foundation give grants?
Easton Sports Development Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Van Nuys, CA (117 grants).
Does Easton Sports Development Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 118 grants with a stated purpose on Easton Sports Development Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (117 grants).
Who are Easton Sports Development Foundation's largest grantees?
Easton Sports Development Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shiloh Methodist Church ($500), Minor 32 ($496) and Minor 49 ($438), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Easton Sports Development Foundation?
Easton Sports Development Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does Easton Sports Development Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is “to inspire individuals and collaborate with partners by providing resources and services that result in growth and life-long enjoyment of archery.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Easton Sports Development Foundation?
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Easton Sports Development Foundation's EIN?
Easton Sports Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3750153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Easton Sports Development 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.
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