East Foundation

EIN 82-2146554 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$789 Funds in IL, CA, TN +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, East Foundation based in IL paid 17 grants totaling $38.8K to 17 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $19.3K, with a median of $789. Its largest recipients included PURCHASES FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER 100, ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES, and LEBANON MATTHEW 2540 MINISTRIES. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,400
Giving (latest yr)
$38,783
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$789
Recipients
17
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Purchases for Individuals Under 100$19,283
  • Archdiocese of Los Angeles$3,000
  • Lebanon Matthew 2540 Ministries$3,000
  • R3 Development Nfp$3,000
  • Hyde Park Vineyard Church$2,500

Where grants went

  • Illinois$34,108 · 13 grants
  • California$3,000 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$925 · 2 grants
  • Texas$750 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (17)

Purchases for Individuals Under 100
Belleville, IL
Program Support
$19,283
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Program Support
$3,000
Lebanon Matthew 2540 Ministries
Belleville, IL
Program Support
$3,000
R3 Development Nfp
East St Louis, IL
Program Support
$3,000
Hyde Park Vineyard Church
Chicago, IL
Program Support
$2,500
Belleville District #118 Educational Foundation Ltd
Belleville, IL
Program Support
$1,000
Community Interfaith Pantry
Belleville, IL
Program Support
$1,000
Restoration Ranch
Swansea, IL
Program Support
$1,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
Program Support
$789
Gary Sinise Foundation
Nashville, TN
Program Support
$775
Ecosystems of Care
Chicago, IL
Program Support
$750
Operation Homefront
San Antonio, TX
Program Support
$750

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. East Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, East Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $38.8K. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $19.3K (median $789).

Recent recipients include PURCHASES FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER 100, ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES, LEBANON MATTHEW 2540 MINISTRIES, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

East Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

East Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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