Eden Foundation II

Foundation · Grantmaker Newton, MA EIN: 87-2985224

Eden Foundation II is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it made $2.5M in qualifying distributions.

Key facts about Eden Foundation II

EIN
87-2985224
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Total assets
$9,144,657

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.1M

+27.7% YoY

Revenue

$2.2M

-26.5% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$2.5M

+414.1% YoY

Expenses

$669K

+25.8% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Keene

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250$500$750$1K1 grants20221 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$9,144,657$7,162,492$4,458,457
Revenue$2,239,071$3,044,315$4,010,712
Expenses$669,350$532,275$117,319
Qualifying Distributions$2,549,948$495,978$207,988
Net Investment Income—$49,927$22,112
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 24, 2025)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Eden Foundation II is led by Preston Postlethwaite, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Preston Postlethwaite

    President & Director

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Harrison Zipper

    Treasurer & Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Pedersen

    Secretary & Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Highpoint Management LLC

    Foundation Manager

    On filings since 2022

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Eden Foundation II

How large is Eden Foundation II?

Eden Foundation II reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.

What is Eden Foundation II?

Eden Foundation II is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newton, MA. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Eden Foundation II operate?

Eden Foundation II has awarded grants in New Hampshire.

What is Eden Foundation II's EIN?

Eden Foundation II's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2985224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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