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Ea Foundation

Niles, Illinois  ·  EIN 363978801  ·  Private foundation

Ea Foundation is a private foundation based in Niles, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $580K in grants paid and $13.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 51 individual grants from this funder — $2.4M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$580K
Annual giving (FY2025)
$13.7M
Total assets
51
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Ea Foundation funds

Ea Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, mental health, youth development.

Health CareMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include young adults, youth pop.

young adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ea Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Juvenile Protective Association
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$125K2023
Ignite
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$120K2024
Children's Research Triangle
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$115K2024
Children's Research Triangle
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$100K2023
Ignite
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$100K2023
Rincon Family Services
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$100K2023
One Family Illinois
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$85K2025
Children's Research Triangle
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$80K2025
Lawrence Hall
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$75K2025
Ignite
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$75K2025
Lawrence Hall
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$75K2024
Juvenile Protective Association
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$75K2024
Rincon Family Services
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$75K2024
Sos Childrens Villages
INCREASE QUALITY OF AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Chicago, IL$75K2024
Night Ministry
MISSION RELATED
Chicago, IL$75K2021

Ea Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$549K
2023$650K
2024$630K
2025$580K

How to apply for funding from Ea Foundation

Ea Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ea Foundation

Does Ea Foundation accept grant applications?
Ea Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ea Foundation fund?
Ea Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Juvenile Protective Association, Ignite, Children's Research Triangle. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ea Foundation give in grants?
Ea Foundation reported $580K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.4M over 51 grants.
Where is Ea Foundation located?
Ea Foundation is based in Niles, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363978801.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ea Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ea Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.