Ep Binney Charitable Fnd

Foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 04-6020266

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.

Key facts about Ep Binney Charitable Fnd

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.

EIN
04-6020266
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$1,334,731
Grants made (2026)
17
Average grant
$78,514
Median grant
$53,389
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2026)
Total assets
$22,501,108
Primary geography
Oregon (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
How to apply
Contact Bank of America N.A.; the filing directs applicants to the grantmaking page for application forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$22.5M

+11.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+22.5% YoY

Grant Count

17

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$79K

+22.5% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.

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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

4states

Share of all 17 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

PortlandThe DallesAstoriaCorvallisEugeneForest GroveGreenwichLa GrandeLincolnMonmouthNew HavenRestonWestportStamford

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M18 grants202118 grants202217 grants202317 grants202417 grants202517 grants2026

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

First Church of Christ Scientist: $320K across 6 grantsFirst Church of ChristScientist$320K · 6 grantsCedars Home for Children Foundation: $133KCedars Home for ChildrenFoundation$133KThe Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon: $133KThe Boys & Girls Aid Societyof Oregon$133KTrillium Family Services: $133KTrillium Family Services$133KLewis & Clark College Law School: $107KLewis & Clark College LawSchool$107KPacific University: $107KPacific University$107KWestern Oregon University: $107KWestern Oregon University$107KEastern Oregon University: $107KEastern Oregon University$107KThe Parish of St Mark: $53KThe Parish of St Mark$53KSt Paul's Episcopal Church: $53KSt Paul's Episcopal Church$53K

Grant Size Distribution

86 grants across all recorded years

42<$50K31$50–100K13$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CEDARS HOME FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION Lincoln, NEUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$133,473
THE BOYS & GIRLS AID SOCIETY OF OREGON Portland, ORUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$133,473
TRILLIUM FAMILY SERVICES Portland, ORUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$133,473
LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL Portland, ORUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$106,779
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Forest Grove, ORUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$106,779
WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Monmouth, ORUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$106,779
EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY La Grande, ORUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$106,779
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Eugene, ORUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$53,389
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Corvallis, ORUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$53,389
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST New Haven, CTUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$53,389

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2026 $22,501,108 $3,089,444 $1,592,262 $1,334,731 17
2025 $20,175,659 $1,837,811 $1,332,267 $1,089,516 17
2024 $19,838,007 $715,295 $1,133,256 $937,181 17
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$22,501,108$20,175,659$19,838,007
Revenue$3,089,444$1,837,811$715,295
Expenses$1,592,262$1,332,267$1,133,256
Qualifying Distributions$1,408,535$1,161,607$1,002,785
Net Investment Income$2,945,697$1,679,072$564,521
Distributable Amount$1,238,673$1,151,992$1,068,997

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

Bank of America — Trustee: $183KBank of AmericaTrustee$183K

Contact

Application contact: Bank Of America N A
Mailing address: 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (888) 866-3275

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. 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 e…

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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