Private foundation · EIN 20-5855118 · Van Nuys, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Easton Sports Developmentfoundation II

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (February 1 and august 1 of each year) and its median grant is $987.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 52 grants paid, $11M total, median $987. 27% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental entities only

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
52
$11M
Median grant
$987
Stays in CA
27%
of grants
Deadline
See below
February 1 and august 1 of each year
Assets
$34M

How to apply

Email, fax or mail request for grant application along with irs determination letter and 990 Contact: Caren Sawyer, 5990 Sepulveda Boulevard Suite 220, van Nuys, Ca, 8189092207 Deadlines: February 1 and august 1 of each year Restrictions: 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental entities only

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Easton Sports Development FoundationVan Nuys, CAYouth sports$4.0M
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAPhilanthropic$3.5M
USA ArcheryColorado Springs, COYouth sports$850K
Nfaa FoundationLankton, SDYouth sports$576K
Csun FoundationNorthridge, CAPhilanthropic$500K
USA Cycling IncColorado Springs, COYouth sports$480K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAYouth sports$445K
Oklahoma Department of WildlifeOklahoma City, OKYouth sports$250K
South Dakota Game Fish & ParksPierre, SDYouth sports$100K
South Dakota Parks & WildlifePierra, SDYouth sports$100K
Pennsylvania Game CommissionHarrisburg, PAYouth sports$53K
Break the BarriersFresno, CAYouth sports$50K
Archers USA FoundationAlma, ARYouth sports$40K
Datus Archery ClubSpringville, UTYouth sports$40K
Pacifica Christian High SchoolNewport Beach, CAYouth sports$15K
Tierra Village IncLeavenworth, WAYouth sports$5,000
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAYouth sports$4,884
Georgia 4h Club FoundationAthens, GAYouth sports$3,900
Chicago Archery ClubChicago, ILYouth sports$3,737
El Dorado Archers IncSanta Fe Springs, CAYouth sports$3,500
Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IAYouth sports$1,742
University of PikevillePikeville, KYYouth sports$1,716
University of California MercedMerced, CAYouth sports$1,560
South Bay Area Research InstituteGilroy, CAYouth sports$1,500
Muskingum UniversityNew Concord, OHYouth sports$1,448
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJYouth sports$1,132
Wellesley CollegeWellesley Hills, MAYouth sports$843
UCSDLA Jolla, CAYouth sports$642
Boys and Girls Club of BloomingtonBloomington, INYouth sports$500
Cal State U FullertonFullerton, CAYouth sports$500
Charleston Archery AcademyCharleston, SCYouth sports$500
Charlton County 4-HFolkston, GAYouth sports$500
Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning CenterParkton, MDYouth sports$500
Gilbert ArcheryGilbert, AZYouth sports$500
Girl Scouts of Jersey ShoreFarmingdale, NJYouth sports$500
Girl Scouts of Southern AlabamaMobile, ALYouth sports$500
Grand View University - ArcheryDes Moines, IAYouth sports$500
Horton CenterPembroke, NHYouth sports$500
J S Waters SchoolGoldston, NCYouth sports$500
Kentucky Arrow TamersFoster, KYYouth sports$500
Morrow County 4hMount Gilead, OHYouth sports$500
Nra Special Contribution FundRaton, NMYouth sports$500
Ottawa County Parks and RecreationWest Olive, MIYouth sports$500
Panther City Blueline Outdoor AdventuresFort Worth, TXYouth sports$500
Pennsylvania Parks and ForestsCamp Hill, PAYouth sports$500
Santa Lucia SchoolTempleton, CAYouth sports$500
Snipes Farm & Education CenterMorrisville, PAYouth sports$500
USC Archery ClubLos Angeles, CAYouth sports$500
YMCA of Northern UtahSalt Lake City, UTYouth sports$500
Ymca-Snohomish CountyEverett, WAYouth sports$500
Boy Scouts of America - Camp EastonHarrison, IDYouth sports$483
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXYouth sports$435

By state: California 14 · Colorado 2 · South Dakota 3 · Oklahoma 1 · Pennsylvania 3 · Utah 2

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

Easton Sports Developmentfoundation II is a private grantmaking foundation in Van Nuys, California, administered in care of James L Easton, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Latest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Easton Sports Developmentfoundation II accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Email, fax or mail request for grant application along with irs determination letter and 990 Deadlines: February 1 and august 1 of each year.

How much does Easton Sports Developmentfoundation II give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 52 grants, a median of $987.

Where does Easton Sports Developmentfoundation II give?

California (14 grants), Colorado (2 grants), South Dakota (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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