Private foundation · EIN 36-3978801 · Niles, Illinois · Human services

Ea 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: 14 grants paid, $580K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$580K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
One Family IllinoisChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$85K
Children's Research TriangleChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$80K
IgniteChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$75K
Lawrence HallChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$75K
Juvenile Protective AssociationChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$65K
Rincon Family ServicesChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$40K
HephzibahOak Park, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$35K
Foster ProgressChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$25K
Omni Youth ServicesBuffalo Grove, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$25K
One Hope UnitedChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$20K
Turning PointSkokie, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$20K
Lyte CollectiveChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$15K
Chicago Children's Advocacy CenterChicago, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$10K
Erika's LighthouseWinnetka, ILIncrease quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults$10K

About this foundation

Ea Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Niles, Illinois, administered in care of Linda Consolo, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Ea 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 Ea Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $580K across 14 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Ea Foundation give?

Illinois (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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