The Eaton Gift
The Eaton Gift is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Redding, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Eaton Gift at a glance
In short: The Eaton Gift gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $716.667), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,150
- -79.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $717
- -51.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,946,410
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Eaton Gift funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pat Karch ($150).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Eaton Gift gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $2K (2025) to $10K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Pat Karch Redding, CA | Charitable | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,946,410 | $203,111 | $231,768 | $2,150 | 3 | $125,169 | $8,270 |
| 2024 | $1,915,242 | $230,537 | $531,207 | $10,398 | 7 | $441,117 | $15,856 |
| 2023 | $2,171,286 | $279,660 | $508,907 | $3,748 | 10 | $433,680 | $17,834 |
| 2022 | $2,364,288 | $194,596 | $113,101 | $3,748 | 5 | $65,101 | $6,221 |
| 2021 | $2,311,324 | $192,472 | $161,354 | $6,448 | 8 | $152,354 | — |
| 2020 | $2,239,418 | $284,673 | $115,993 | $7,900 | 5 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eaton Gift is led by Denny Mills, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denny Mills
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Archer Pugh
Former President
President → Former President, 2023
On filings since 2020
$18K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Mike Dahl
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
$8K (2022) → $36K (2025)
Josh Divine
Vice President
On filings since 2023
$3K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Roger Longnecker (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jerry Coughlin (2020) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Denny Mills (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Eaton Gift
How much does The Eaton Gift give each year?
The Eaton Gift gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 7 grants.
What is The Eaton Gift's typical grant size?
The Eaton Gift's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $717, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eaton Gift give grants?
The Eaton Gift gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Eaton Gift give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Eaton Gift's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Eaton Gift?
The Eaton Gift reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $203K.
What is The Eaton Gift?
The Eaton Gift is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Redding, CA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Eaton Gift's EIN?
The Eaton Gift's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0906197. 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 May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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