Private foundation · EIN 02-0552091 · Littleton, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eaton Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $148K total, median $33K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$148K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kenyon CollegeGambier, OHEducation$75K
The Conservancy of Southwest FlNaples, FLCivil$50K
JdrfNaples, FLHealth$15K
Breakthrough T1d Type 1 DiabetesNew York, NYHealth$7,500

By state: Ohio 1 · Florida 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Eaton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, administered in care of Christopher K Eaton, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Eaton Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Eaton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $148K across 4 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Eaton Family Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), Florida (2 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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