THE EAMES INSTITUTE IS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY WITH A MISSION OF CULTIVATING CURIOSITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AT ANY SCALE. OUR AIM IS TO EQUIP EVERYONE WITH THE LIVING LESSONS OF CHARLES AND RAY EAMES SO THAT THEY CAN USE DESIGN TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR OWN WORLD. PRESERVATION, ARCHIVING, CATALOGING, AND DOCUMENTING THE DESIGN ARCHIVES OF CHARLES AND RAY EAMES IN PREPARATION OF EAMES INSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SCHOLARLY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND LOANS, AND GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$136.2M
+62.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$284K
+1.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+102.1% YoY
About The Eames Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Eames Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PETALUMA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $136.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $284K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $136,160,027 | $83,887,593 | $34,010,822 |
| Revenue | $65,383,124 | $61,936,412 | $18,038,535 |
| Expenses | $12,161,047 | $10,216,021 | $6,652,299 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,553,892 | $113,848 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Girls Garage ($130,400), Sonoma Mountain Institute ($55,000), United States Artists ($32,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INTERSECTION FOR THE ART SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| MY GIANT SQUID FRIEND LLC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| GIRLS GARAGE BERKELEY, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $130,400 |
| SANTA FE ART INSTITUTE SAN FE, NM | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| REUSE ALLIANCE INC SANTA ROAS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| SONOMA MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE SANTA ROAS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| UNITED STATES ARTISTS CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,500 |
| YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS NEW HAVEN, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CARY | CEO | 40 | $522,995 |
| MELINDA BARKER | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREAS | 3 | — |
| LLISA DEMETRIOS | CHIEF CURATOR | 40 | $221,255 |
| LAUEN SMITH | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 40 | $209,353 |
| EMILY ANDERSON | SENIOR CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $176,800 |
| SYDNOR ELKINS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION | 40 | $171,902 |
| ERIK HEYWOOD | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RETAIL | 40 | $171,624 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eames Institute?
The Eames Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PETALUMA, CA. It holds $136.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Eames Institute?
As of 2024, The Eames Institute holds $136.2M in total assets with $65.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $284K in 2024.
Where does The Eames Institute operate?
The Eames Institute has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Vermont.
What size grants does The Eames Institute award?
In 2024, The Eames Institute awarded 8 grants totaling $284K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Eames Institute's EIN?
The Eames Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3403946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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