Ep Binney Charitable Fnd
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2026 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $1,334,731, including support for organizations in Oregon, Connecticut, Nebraska, and Virginia.
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd at a glance
In short: Ep Binney Charitable Fnd gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $79K), mostly in Oregon. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,334,731
- +22.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $78,514
- +22.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $53,389
- Total assets
- $22,501,108
- +11.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ep Binney Charitable Fnd
- How to Apply
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Contact Bank of America N.A.; the filing directs applicants to the grantmaking page for application forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America N A
Mailing address: 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ep Binney Charitable Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First Church of Christ Scientist ($320K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 86 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 12% to Connecticut, 10% to Nebraska, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ep Binney Charitable Fnd open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $898K (2021) to $1.3M (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Home for Children Foundation Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted General | $133,473 |
| The Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon Portland, OR | Unrestricted General | $133,473 |
| Trillium Family Services Portland, OR | Unrestricted General | $133,473 |
| Lewis & Clark College Law School Portland, OR | Unrestricted General | $106,779 |
| Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | Unrestricted General | $106,779 |
| Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | Unrestricted General | $106,779 |
| Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | Unrestricted General | $106,779 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Eugene, OR | Unrestricted General | $53,389 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Corvallis, OR | Unrestricted General | $53,389 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist New Haven, CT | Unrestricted General | $53,389 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,501,108 | $3,089,444 | $1,592,262 | $1,334,731 | 17 | $1,408,535 | $2,945,697 | $1,238,673 |
| 2025 | $20,175,659 | $1,837,811 | $1,332,267 | $1,089,516 | 17 | $1,161,607 | $1,679,072 | $1,151,992 |
| 2024 | $19,838,007 | $715,295 | $1,133,256 | $937,181 | 17 | $1,002,785 | $564,521 | $1,068,997 |
| 2023 | $19,979,570 | $-465,922 | $1,117,952 | $938,745 | 17 | $1,000,169 | $303,342 | $1,005,988 |
| 2022 | $21,492,817 | $4,944,187 | $1,460,939 | $1,186,450 | 18 | $1,254,256 | $4,041,277 | $1,125,892 |
| 2021 | $20,191,969 | $1,246,469 | $1,090,957 | $898,257 | 18 | — | $1,132,684 | $1,078,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ep Binney Charitable Fnd reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2026 — 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 2026 grantees included organizations serving children and families, educational institutions, and churches. The Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon describes its mission as “to impact the well being of children in need,” and Trillium Family Services describes its mission as “building brighter futures with children and families.” Pacific University describes itself as a diverse and sustainable learning community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,334,731. Grant amounts ranged from $26,695 to $133,473, with a median of $53,389. The largest listed grants included $133,473 each to Cedars Home for Children Foundation, The Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon, and Trillium Family Services. Lewis & Clark College Law School, Pacific University, Western Oregon University, and Eastern Oregon University each received $106,779.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Bank of America N.A. as the contact for application inquiries and directs applicants to its grantmaking page for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$168K (2022) → $183K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $183K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ep Binney Charitable Fnd
How much does Ep Binney Charitable Fnd give each year?
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.1M across 17 grants.
What is Ep Binney Charitable Fnd's typical grant size?
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd's median grant in 2026 was $53,389, and its average grant was $78,514, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ep Binney Charitable Fnd give grants?
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd gives mostly in Oregon: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (12%) and Nebraska (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants) and The Dalles, OR (2 grants).
Does Ep Binney Charitable Fnd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ep Binney Charitable Fnd's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ep Binney Charitable Fnd's largest grantees?
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd's largest 2026 grantees include First Church of Christ Scientist ($320,334 across 6 grants), Cedars Home for Children Foundation ($133,473) and The Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon ($133,473), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ep Binney Charitable Fnd?
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ep Binney Charitable Fnd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grantees included organizations serving children and families, educational institutions, and churches. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ep Binney Charitable Fnd?
Contact Bank of America N.A.; the filing directs applicants to the grantmaking page for application forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ep Binney Charitable Fnd's EIN?
Ep Binney Charitable Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6020266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Ep Binney Charitable Fnd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ep-binney-charitable-fnd-morg_b08eae3dcc2041ac85a6f7c4c9370e95
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