East Foundation
Invitation OnlyBelleville, Illinois · EIN 82-2146554 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $515 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| New Mom's Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $521 |
| Hyde Park Refugee Project | Chicago, IL | Program support | $515 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | Belleville, IL | Program support | $500 |
| YMCA | Belleville, IL | Program support | $250 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Program support | $150 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($19,283). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,783 | 17 |
| 2024 | $40,616 | 16 |
| 2023 | $22,278 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631039349101233
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2146554
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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