Ted & Sara Easley Foundation
The Ted & Sara Easley Foundation is a private foundation based in Bay Minette, Alabama. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Ted & Sara Easley Foundation at a glance
In short: Ted & Sara Easley Foundation gave $72K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), top state Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $71,847
- +310.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,532
- +49.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ted & Sara Easley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45251 Easley Lane, Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-5561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ted & Sara Easley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Center for Great Apes ($30K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (45%), Alabama (29%), Washington, DC (10%), Maryland (6%), and Tennessee (6%). A listed grant also went to Wounded Warrior Project in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ted & Sara Easley Foundation gives
- 9% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 227% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $72K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Great Apes Wauchula, FL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Mulherin Custodial Home Inc Mobile, AL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hageistown, MD | General Operations | $4,000 |
| World Cenral Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Operations | $4,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute Washington, DC | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | General Operations | $1,000 |
| A Place of Hope Small Dog Rescue Pensacola, FL | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Hotel for Dogs & Cats of NW FL Pensacola, FL | General Operations | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 grants totaled 11; the 2022 and 2021 filings reported four grants each.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $359 | $71,847 | $71,847 | 11 | $71,847 | $35 | $1,760 |
| 2022 | $71,488 | $23,591 | $18,803 | $17,500 | 4 | $17,500 | $23,591 | $3,088 |
| 2021 | $45,479 | $46,849 | $55,573 | $55,500 | 4 | $55,500 | $46,827 | $4,613 |
| 2020 | $54,203 | $3,717 | $22,357 | $22,000 | 2 | — | $3,693 | $6,822 |
| 2019 | $72,843 | $33,120 | $28,106 | $28,000 | 3 | — | $33,120 | $7,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ted & Sara Easley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants supported charitable organizations, including a residential care facility, wildlife-protection organizations, and organizations serving people in need. Mulherin Custodial Home describes its work as providing round-the-clock custodial care in Mobile, Alabama, for people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Defenders of Wildlife describes itself as dedicated to protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. Ecumenical Ministries says it serves people in need in Baldwin County.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $71,847 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $847 to $30,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest grants were $30,000 to Center for Great Apes and $20,000 to Mulherin Custodial Home. Other listed grants included $4,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, World Central Kitchen, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Ellee Easley Green and Eleanor Lucie Easley as trustees.
Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eleanor Lucie Easley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ellee Easley Green
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Ted & Sara Easley Foundation
How much does Ted & Sara Easley Foundation give each year?
Ted & Sara Easley Foundation gave $72K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $18K across 4 grants.
What is Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's typical grant size?
Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,532, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ted & Sara Easley Foundation give grants?
Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (29%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Pensacola, FL (2 grants).
Does Ted & Sara Easley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's largest grantees?
Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Center for Great Apes ($30,000), Mulherin Custodial Home Inc ($20,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($4,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Ted & Sara Easley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants supported charitable organizations, including a residential care facility, wildlife-protection organizations, and organizations serving people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ted & Sara Easley Foundation?
The foundation states 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 ↑
How much is Ted & Sara Easley Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Ted & Sara Easley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's EIN?
Ted & Sara Easley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6176571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Ted & Sara Easley Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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