The Eagle Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives, primarily through tuition reduction grants to various colleges and universities. It emphasizes religious education, as evidenced by its funding of religiously affiliated institutions and faith-based organizations. The foundation also contributes to community service and youth development programs, reflecting a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting local communities. Its funding activities are predominantly focused in Minnesota, with additional support extending to organizations in neighboring states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Educational institutions, scholarship programs, or faith-based organizations seeking tuition-reduction or donation support, especially those with ties to Minnesota or that can demonstrate student aid needs.
Good Fit
- • Programs requesting tuition reduction or scholarship support.
- • Religiously affiliated colleges or seminaries similar to past grantees.
- • Organizations able to submit a concise written description by mail or phone and to maintain ongoing relationship.
- • Minnesota-based organizations or programs serving Minnesota students.
Geography
The foundation funded recipients in 27 states in the latest year, showing a multi-state footprint, although a majority of dollars (57%) remained in Minnesota.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 101 distinct recipients with a mix of returning grantees (70) and new entrants (31), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for this foundation's scale.
New Applicants
Direct evidence from the filings shows roughly 31 new recipients in the latest year and the foundation provides rolling submission instructions and a named contact, so unfamiliar applicants have demonstrable entry in practice.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
