Private foundation · EIN 87-2328726 · Long Beach, California · Human services

James W Eaton 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $280K total, median $65K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$280K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uci Medical CenterOrange, CAGeneral purpose$200K
Pathways to IndependenceLos Alamitos, CAGeneral purpose$65K
Richstone Family CenterHawthorne, CAGeneral purpose$15K

About this foundation

James W Eaton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Long Beach, California, administered in care of W Vito Lanuti, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does James W Eaton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 James W Eaton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $280K across 3 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does James W Eaton Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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