The Eaker Foundation
The Eaker Foundation is a private foundation, based in St Charles, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $368K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Eaker Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eaker Foundation gave $114K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,056
- +52.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,028
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,028
- Total assets
- $367,909
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (55% 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 The Eaker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($62K). Together the top 2 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Eaker Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 170% of 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2024) to $174K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $62,393 |
| St Luke's Hospital Chesterfield, MO | To Further the Mission of the Organzation | $51,663 |
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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 | $367,909 | $1,153 | $114,056 | $114,056 | 2 | $114,056 | $1,153 | $66,912 |
| 2024 | $419,814 | $1,146 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $1,146 | $70,138 |
| 2023 | $482,828 | $3,383 | $131,875 | $131,875 | 2 | $131,875 | $3,801 | $61,087 |
| 2022 | $544,903 | $-2,646 | $99,534 | $99,534 | 2 | $99,534 | $2,137 | $60,230 |
| 2021 | $584,023 | $4,699 | $173,947 | $173,943 | 6 | $173,943 | $2,542 | $119,791 |
| 2020 | $753,724 | $4,974 | $108,562 | $108,561 | 4 | — | $4,974 | $92,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eaker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eaker Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauralea Eaker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Norman Eaker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Eaker Foundation
How much does The Eaker Foundation give each year?
The Eaker Foundation gave $114K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
How large is The Eaker Foundation?
The Eaker Foundation reported $368K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Eaker Foundation operate?
The Eaker Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Missouri.
What is The Eaker Foundation's EIN?
The Eaker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6490440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Eaker Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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