AI Summary
The EA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $580K in grants to 26 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and only engages with nonprofits through invitation. Organizations interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Senior assisted living
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IGNITE
CHICAGO, IL
$450K
14%
JUVENILE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
CHICAGO, IL
$365K
12%
CHILDREN'S RESEARCH TRIANGLE
Chicago, IL
$360K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EA FOUNDATION?
No. EA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EA FOUNDATION give?
EA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EA FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, EA FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $580 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include IGNITE, JUVENILE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION, and CHILDREN'S RESEARCH TRIANGLE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EA FOUNDATION?
EA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.