The Eaves Family Foundation
The Eaves Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California, that reported 18 grants totaling $15,475 in 2025. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations in several states, including California, Texas, the District of Columbia, and Montana.
The Eaves Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eaves Family Foundation gave $15K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $859.722), mostly in California. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,475
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $860
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $438
- Total assets
- $206,251
- +21.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eaves Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11444 W Olympic Blvd 11Th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (626) 432-5060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eaves Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Francis High School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other shares went to recipients in Texas (6%), the District of Columbia (6%), Montana (5%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Eaves Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $840; repeat grants $940. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $438 repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $17K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis High School La Canada Flintridge, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Right to Life League of so California Pasadena, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Beit t' Shuvah Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | Donation | $575 |
| Desert Community Foundation Palm Desert, CA | donation | $500 |
| Caddy For A Cure Inc Port St Lucie, FL | donation | $500 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc Paul, MN | Donation | $500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Donation | $475 |
| The National World War II Museum Topeka, KS | Donation | $450 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation Lakewood, CO | donation | $425 |
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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 | $206,251 | $56,632 | $20,521 | $15,475 | 18 | $17,476 | $53,587 | $20,407 |
| 2024 | $170,140 | $1,752 | $19,325 | $14,500 | 17 | $14,500 | $5,908 | $19,422 |
| 2023 | $187,713 | $9,478 | $19,562 | $14,850 | 14 | $14,850 | $6,305 | $17,421 |
| 2022 | $197,797 | $9,862 | $21,812 | $17,325 | 15 | $17,325 | $6,170 | $18,226 |
| 2020 | $218,308 | $14,224 | $16,036 | $11,925 | 15 | — | $10,255 | $16,343 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eaves Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — 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 2025 recipients included organizations with varied missions. For example, First Liberty Institute describes its work as providing pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty, while Pheasants Forever says it conserves wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy. The Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies, and Judicial Watch says it promotes government integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $15,475. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $438. Its largest listed grants were $5,000 to St Francis High School, $2,500 to Right to Life League of Southern California, and $2,500 to Beit t’ Shuvah. Other listed awards included $575 to First Liberty Institute, $500 each to Desert Community Foundation, Caddy For A Cure, and Pheasants Forever, and $475 to Hillsdale College. Judicial Watch received two listed grants, of $400 and $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hayden Cronin Eaves III as president, and Hayden Cronin Eaves IV and Brent Christopher Eaves as directors.
The Eaves Family Foundation is led by Hayden Cronin Eaves III, President & As Needed on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hayden Cronin Eaves III
President & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brent Christopher Eaves
Director & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hayden Cronin Eaves IV
Director & As Needed
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 Eaves Family Foundation
How much does The Eaves Family Foundation give each year?
The Eaves Family Foundation gave $15K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 17 grants.
What is The Eaves Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eaves Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $438, and its average grant was $860, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eaves Family Foundation that year got $840 on average.
Where does The Eaves Family Foundation give grants?
The Eaves Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (6%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Eaves Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Eaves Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (18 grants).
Who are The Eaves Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eaves Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Francis High School ($5,000), Right to Life League of so California ($2,500) and Beit t' Shuvah ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eaves Family Foundation?
The Eaves Family Foundation reported $206K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Eaves Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eaves Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 Eaves Family Foundation's EIN?
The Eaves Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4631687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Eaves Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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