Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $45,500, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations in Florida and several other states.
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family at a glance
In short: Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family gave $46K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Florida. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $2,676
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,159,185
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family
- 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: 212 Island Creek Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (917) 535-7181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Riverside Theatre ($11K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 91 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (38%), New York (36%), Massachusetts (13%), Connecticut (10%), and an unreported state category (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- Giving fell 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2025) to $131K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Theatre Vero Beach, FL | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Brain & Behavioral Research Foundation New York, NY | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | Operating Expenses | $4,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy Garrison, NY | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| John's Island Community Service League Vero Beach, FL | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy Garrison, NY | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation New York, NY | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| McKee Botanical Garden Vero Beach, FL | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,159,185 | $150,158 | $58,743 | $45,500 | 17 | $45,500 | $136,915 | $53,010 |
| 2024 | $1,065,909 | $95,411 | $12,087 | — | — | $635 | $83,869 | $51,330 |
| 2023 | $991,481 | $62,843 | $113,319 | $93,085 | 28 | $101,272 | $42,786 | $53,224 |
| 2022 | $1,041,957 | $107,360 | $134,110 | $110,450 | 21 | $119,778 | $92,490 | $60,722 |
| 2021 | $1,068,707 | $133,727 | $152,997 | $131,200 | 25 | — | $118,822 | $58,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 own missions involve theatre and arts education, behavioral health research, hospital care, liberal arts education, gardens and conservation, and community service. For example, Riverside Theatre describes its work as producing theatre and providing arts education for young people; the Garden Conservancy says it preserves and shares American gardens; and Trinity College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $45,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. All listed grant purposes were operating expenses.
Among the largest grants were $10,000 each to Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Florida, and the Brain & Behavioral Research Foundation in New York, New York. Other notable grants included $4,000 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital; $2,500 each to the Garden Conservancy, John’s Island Community Service League, and Trinity College; and $2,000 to Trinity College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carol A. Atkinson is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family is led by Carol A. Atkinson, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol A. Atkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene D. Atkinson (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family
How much does Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family give each year?
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family gave $46K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family's typical grant size?
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,676, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family give grants?
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family's top state is Florida, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (36%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Nantucket, MA (3 grants) and Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family's largest grantees?
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family's largest 2025 grantees include Riverside Theatre ($11,000 across 2 grants), Brain & Behavioral Research Foundation ($10,000) and Trinity College ($4,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family?
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions involve theatre and arts education, behavioral health research, hospital care, liberal arts education, gardens and conservation, and community service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family?
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 Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family's EIN?
Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3318157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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