James W Eaton Foundation
James W Eaton Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $85K.
James W Eaton Foundation at a glance
In short: James W Eaton Foundation gave $280K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,000
- +314.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,333
- +176.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $1,972,691
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James W Eaton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UCI Medical Center ($200K). Together the top 3 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2024) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCI Medical Center Orange, CA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Pathways to Independence Los Alamitos, CA | General Purpose | $65,000 |
| Richstone Family Center Hawthorne, CA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,972,691 | $437,671 | $341,270 | $280,000 | 3 | $280,509 | $85,060 |
| 2024 | $1,876,290 | $286,335 | $93,563 | $67,500 | 2 | $68,369 | $43,088 |
| 2023 | $1,683,518 | $390,006 | $201,856 | $155,200 | 2 | $160,039 | — |
| 2022 | $1,482,359 | $1,512,601 | $30,242 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James W Eaton Foundation is led by Michael Stein, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Stein
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Irene R. Kubert
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Jamee Eaton
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Vito Lanuti
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Alexandra Eaton
CFO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Cornelius Edward McMonigle
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Alexandra Eaton (CFO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James W Eaton Foundation
How much does James W Eaton Foundation give each year?
James W Eaton Foundation gave $280K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 2 grants.
What is James W Eaton Foundation's typical grant size?
James W Eaton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $65,000, and its average grant was $93,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James W Eaton Foundation give grants?
James W Eaton Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does James W Eaton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James W Eaton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is James W Eaton Foundation?
James W Eaton Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $438K.
What is James W Eaton Foundation?
James W Eaton Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Long Beach, CA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is James W Eaton Foundation's EIN?
James W Eaton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2328726. 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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