John R Eakin Foundation
John R Eakin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ft Wayne, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
John R Eakin Foundation at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $2,052
- Expenses (2021)
- $2,052
- +33.6% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who John R Eakin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How John R Eakin Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orphans Unlimited New Berlin, TX | Aid Orphans in Mozambique | $800 |
| Mission of Hope Austin, TX | Aid Poor in Haiti | $250 |
| Christ House Washington, DC | Help Homeless in Washington DC | $200 |
| Communtiy Harvest Food Bank Fort Wayne, IN | Emergency Food Aid | $150 |
| Christian Blind Mission Greenville, SC | Cure and Prevention of Blindness | $86 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Emergency Medical Care Worldwide | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,052 | — | — | $2,052 | $49 |
| 2020 | $2,052 | $1,536 | $1,536 | 6 | — | $10 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John R Eakin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John R Eakin Foundation's only listed officer is john r eakin, Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
john r eakin
Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 John R Eakin Foundation
Where does John R Eakin Foundation operate?
John R Eakin Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Indiana, New York, South Carolina, Texas.
How much is John R Eakin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, John R Eakin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John R Eakin Foundation's EIN?
John R Eakin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1059870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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