Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation
The Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellingham, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports $253,000 in grants to 13 organizations, including charities in Washington and several other states.
Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation at a glance
In short: Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation gave $253K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $253,000
- +4116.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +160.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,462
- +1521.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $29,505
- -87.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3808 Viewmont Court, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: (360) 961-4695
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beacon for Life ($194K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The remaining reported shares were Massachusetts (4%), New York (1%), Washington, DC (1%), and Texas (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 12550% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2019) to $253K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon for Life Lynden, WA | Public Charity | $194,000 |
| Dementia Support Northwest Bellingham, WA | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| National Scleroderma Danvers, MA | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom Bellingham, WA | Public Charity | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross Bellingham, WA | Public Charity | $8,000 |
| Lummi Island Heritage Trust Lummi Island, WA | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Lydia Place Bellingham, WA | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Light House Mission Bellingham, WA | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Bellingham, WA | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders New York, NY | Public Charity | $2,000 |
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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 | $29,505 | $47,315 | $256,252 | $253,000 | 13 | $253,000 | — | $1,453 |
| 2024 | $238,442 | $12,355 | $10,076 | $6,000 | 5 | $6,000 | $1,185 | $657 |
| 2023 | $236,163 | $223,932 | $8,736 | $5,000 | 4 | $5,000 | — | $673 |
| 2022 | $20,967 | $1,011 | $3,273 | $2,000 | 3 | $2,000 | — | $1,038 |
| 2021 | $23,229 | $1,242 | $3,364 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | — | $1,275 |
| 2020 | $25,351 | $1,106 | $3,306 | $2,000 | 2 | — | — | $1,318 |
| 2019 | $27,551 | $1,382 | $3,324 | $2,000 | 2 | — | $111 | $1,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions range from addressing homelessness and poverty to supporting children and protecting natural resources. For example, Lydia Place says its mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness and nurture healing and belonging; AARP Foundation says it works to reduce poverty and financial hardship for older adults; and Lummi Island Heritage Trust says it works to protect the island’s farms, forests, wetlands, and shorelines.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $253,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $194,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grant was $194,000 to Beacon for Life in Lynden, Washington. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Dementia Support Northwest; $10,000 to National Scleroderma; and $8,000 each to Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom and the American Red Cross. The foundation also gave $2,000 to Lydia Place, Lummi Island Heritage Trust, and AARP Foundation, among others. Blue Skies for Children received $500 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn M. Lenington as Trustee - Chair and William Johnson as Trustee - Sectreas.
Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation is led by Carolyn M. Lenington, Trustee - Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn M. Lenington
Trustee - Chair
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Johnson
Trustee - Sectreas
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Keane (2019–2023) — Trustee - Vice Chair
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 Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation
How much does Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation give each year?
Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation gave $253K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation's typical grant size?
Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $19,462, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation give grants?
Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bellingham, WA (7 grants).
Does Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (13 grants).
Who are Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation's largest grantees?
Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beacon for Life ($194,000), Dementia Support Northwest ($20,000) and National Scleroderma ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation?
Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions range from addressing homelessness and poverty to supporting children and protecting natural resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation's EIN?
Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4814549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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