Eaton Peabody Foundation
The Eaton Peabody Foundation is a private foundation based in Bangor, Maine. In 2024, it gave grants to Maine organizations working in areas including health care, access to justice, food assistance, education, housing, and the arts.
Eaton Peabody Foundation at a glance
In short: Eaton Peabody Foundation gave $129K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,750
- +3118.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +533.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,776
- +408.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $39,794
- -54.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% 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 Eaton Peabody Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says there is no application form. Applicants should provide a detailed explanation of the proposed use of proceeds and the need. The filing lists Maine charities as the restriction on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Rolling.
- Deadline
- Rolling.
- Contact
Application contact: Veronica Lachappelle
Mailing address: 80 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 992-4342
Email: vlachappelle@eatonpeabody.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eaton Peabody Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campaign for Justice ($20K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eaton Peabody Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $129K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign for Justice Hallowell, ME | access to justice | $20,000 |
| Northern Light Health Brewer, ME | Health care | $20,000 |
| Mercy Hospital Portland, ME | Health care | $12,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Hampden, ME | food assistance | $11,000 |
| Foxcroft Academy Dover Foxcroft, ME | Education | $10,000 |
| Telford Housing Brunswick, ME | Public housing development | $10,000 |
| Kathadin Woods and Waters Stacyville, ME | nature preserve state park | $10,000 |
| Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME | Access to Justice | $5,500 |
| Midcoast hunger prevention Brunswick, ME | food access | $5,000 |
| Husson University Bangor, ME | Education | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,794 | $81,501 | $128,885 | $128,750 | 19 | $128,750 | $1 | $463 |
| 2023 | $87,178 | $77,900 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 3 | $4,000 | $1 | $705 |
| 2022 | $13,278 | $85,834 | $74,515 | $74,500 | 11 | $74,515 | — | $180 |
| 2021 | $1,959 | $70,001 | $70,300 | $70,300 | 11 | $70,300 | $1 | $110 |
| 2020 | $2,258 | $70,007 | $84,415 | $84,415 | 17 | — | $7 | $678 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eaton Peabody Foundation reported a distributable amount of $463 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for health care, food access, justice, education, public housing, assistance to people in need, nature preservation, music, and other purposes.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Good Shepherd Food Bank says its mission is to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious food and mobilizing the public. The Maine Justice Foundation says it supports legal aid providers and social justice organizations to promote fairness and justice in Maine. Penquis CAP says it works to prevent or reduce poverty and address community economic and social needs. The Bangor Symphony Orchestra says it provides musical experiences through concerts and education programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $128,750. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to Campaign for Justice for access to justice and $20,000 to Northern Light Health for health care; $12,000 to Mercy Hospital for health care; $11,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank for food assistance; and $10,000 each to Foxcroft Academy for education, Telford Housing for public housing development, and Katahdin Woods and Waters for a nature preserve state park. Other grants included $5,500 to the Maine Justice Foundation, $5,000 each to Midcoast Hunger Prevention, Husson University, and Penquis CAP, and $3,000 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dan Pittman as President Director; Michael Hodgins and Tim Woodcock as Directors; and Veronica Lachappelle as Treasurer Secretary.
Eaton Peabody Foundation is led by Dan Pittman, President Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Pittman
President Director
Director → President Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Woodcock
Director
President Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hodgins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Lachappelle
Treasurer Secretary
Secretary Treasurer → Treasurer Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Austin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Pierson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Tadenev (2021–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Eaton Peabody Foundation
How much does Eaton Peabody Foundation give each year?
Eaton Peabody Foundation gave $129K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is Eaton Peabody Foundation's typical grant size?
Eaton Peabody Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,776, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eaton Peabody Foundation give grants?
Eaton Peabody Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (4 grants), Portland, ME (3 grants), Brunswick, ME (3 grants) and Brewer, ME (2 grants).
Does Eaton Peabody Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Eaton Peabody Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Eaton Peabody Foundation's largest grantees?
Eaton Peabody Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Campaign for Justice ($20,000), Northern Light Health ($20,000) and Mercy Hospital ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eaton Peabody Foundation?
Eaton Peabody Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $463 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eaton Peabody Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for health care, food access, justice, education, public housing, assistance to people in need, nature preservation, music, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eaton Peabody Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says there is no application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eaton Peabody Foundation's EIN?
Eaton Peabody Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3512974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Eaton Peabody Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eaton-peabody-foundation-morg_bc429ab8a563470e86b829d83217a132
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