The Eason Foundation
Invitation OnlyDurham, North Carolina · EIN 56-2276733 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$230K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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 North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Nativity School | Durham, NC | General | $17,500 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham | Durham, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Aware Affairs | Dallas, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Roaring Gap Foundation | Roaring Gap, NC | Genreal | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Gap Foundaiton | Roaring Gap, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Aware Affairs | Dallas, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Emily K Center | Durham, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | Roanoke, VA | General | $2,500 |
| Nasher Museum of Art | Durham, NC | General | $2,500 |
| Nc Museum of Life & Science | Durham, NC | General | $2,500 |
| Sarah P Duke Gardens | Durham, NC | General | $2,500 |
| St Philips Episcopal Church | Durham, NC | Genral | $2,500 |
| Trosa Durham | Durham, NC | General | $2,500 |
| Garden Conservancy | Garrison, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanual | Durham, NC | General | $1,000 |
| Reality Ministries | Durham, NC | General | $1,000 |
| Alleghany County Rescue Squad | Sparta, NC | General | $500 |
| Arbor Acres United Methodist | Winstonsalem, NC | General | $500 |
| Cherry Lane Volunteer Fire Departme | Glade Valley, NC | General | $500 |
| Connell F Smith(Homer Brown) Schol | Marion, IL | General | $500 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nor | Durham, NC | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103061
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2276733
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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