The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports $447,500 in grants to 15 organizations, including support for a scholarship at Austin College and general support for organizations in several states.
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc gave $448K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $447,500
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,833
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,886,554
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3475 Piedmont Road Ne Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 262-7920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin College ($200K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 46 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as distributed among recipients in Texas (45%), Georgia (30%), Florida (20%), and Wyoming (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc gives
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 113% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $545K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin College Sherman, TX | David and Judy Easterly/Denison Opportunity Sponsored Scholarship | $200,000 |
| Wabe Atlanta, GA | General Support for Organization | $100,000 |
| Nassau County Council on Aging Incorporated Fernandina Beach, FL | General Support for Organization | $30,000 |
| Barnabas Center Incorporated Fernandina Beach, FL | General Support for Organization | $15,000 |
| Senior Center of Jackson Hole Inc Jackson, WY | General Support for Organization | $15,000 |
| Take Stock in Children of Nassau County Fernandina Beach, FL | General Support for Organization | $15,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Jackson, WY | General Support for Organization | $10,000 |
| Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Inc Roswell, GA | General Support for Organization | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Childrens Services Inc Macclenny, FL | Headstart Program in Fernandina Beach | $10,000 |
| Turningpoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Atlanta, GA | General Support for Organizationgeneral Support for Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,886,554 | $329,963 | $447,720 | $447,500 | 15 | $447,565 | $329,808 | $227,019 |
| 2023 | $2,004,311 | $145,604 | $457,925 | $429,500 | 14 | $435,465 | $243,622 | $174,901 |
| 2022 | $2,316,632 | $97,177 | $52,994 | $30,000 | 2 | $34,151 | $80,234 | $184,016 |
| 2021 | $2,272,449 | $243,085 | $241,873 | $210,000 | 11 | $214,070 | $224,872 | $197,450 |
| 2020 | $2,271,237 | $622,750 | $570,309 | $545,000 | 4 | — | $610,617 | $159,587 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $227K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including higher education, services for older adults, emergency assistance, early childhood education, breast cancer rehabilitation, and parks and conservation.
For example, Austin College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts and sciences to prepare them for careers and meaningful lives. Nassau County Council on Aging says it works to enrich the lives of older residents and help people age 60 and older live independently. Barnabas Center describes its work as providing temporary aid to Nassau County residents facing crises. Episcopal Children’s Services says it provides early childhood education and holistic family support, while TurningPoint Breast Cancer describes its work as providing specialized rehabilitation for people impacted by breast cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $447,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable reported grants include $200,000 to Austin College for the David and Judy Easterly/Denison Opportunity Sponsored Scholarship; $100,000 to WABE for general support; $30,000 to Nassau County Council on Aging for general support; and $15,000 each to Barnabas Center, Senior Center of Jackson Hole, and Take Stock in Children of Nassau County. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Episcopal Children’s Services for a HeadStart program in Fernandina Beach and $10,000 to TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Dorian as secretary and director; Anne Easterly Duguid as director; David E Easterly as president and director; Greg Easterly as treasurer and director; and Judy B Easterly as director.
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc is led by David E. Easterly, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Easterly
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Easterly Duguid
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Easterly
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Dorian
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy B. Easterly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc
How much does The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc give each year?
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc gave $448K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $430K across 14 grants.
What is The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,833, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc give grants?
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (30%) and Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fernandina Beach, FL (6 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Austin College ($200,000), Wabe ($100,000) and Nassau County Council on Aging Incorporated ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc?
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $448K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including higher education, services for older adults, emergency assistance, early childhood education, breast cancer rehabilitation, and parks and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2486146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Claud E Easterly Foundation Inc 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.
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