Private foundation · EIN 52-6040787 · Gaithersburg, Maryland

The Richard Eaton Foundation Inc

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: 1 grants paid, $805K total, median $805K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$805K
Median grant
$805K
Stays in MD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

About this foundation

The Richard Eaton Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Gaithersburg, Maryland, administered in care of G Hroblak Richard Eaton Fou, tax-exempt since 1970. 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 The Richard Eaton Foundation Inc 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 The Richard Eaton Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $805K across 1 grants, a median of $805K.

Where does The Richard Eaton Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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