Ea Foundation
Invitation OnlyNiles, Illinois · EIN 36-3978801 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$580K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$13.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Family Illinois | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $85,000 |
| Children's Research Triangle | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $80,000 |
| Ignite | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $75,000 |
| Lawrence Hall | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $75,000 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $65,000 |
| Rincon Family Services | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $40,000 |
| Hephzibah | Oak Park, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $35,000 |
| Foster Progress | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $25,000 |
| Omni Youth Services | Buffalo Grove, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $25,000 |
| One Hope United | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $20,000 |
| Turning Point | Skokie, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $20,000 |
| Lyte Collective | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $15,000 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $10,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | Increase quality of and access to mental health care services for youth and young adults | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $580,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $630,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630349349100113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3978801
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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