Private foundation · EIN 27-2267080 · Lutherville, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stewart B Eckers Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $124K total, median $3,000. 80% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$124K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MD
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised FundCincinnati, OHUnrestricted limited to qualifying public charities$110K
North Bend Elementary School PTAJarrettsville, MDUnrestricted$7,500
Wiley H Bates Middle SchoolAnnapolis, MDEducation$3,000
Poly Parent Faculty AssociationBaltimore, MDUnrestricted$2,500
The Great Chesapeake Bay SwimSparks, MDUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Ohio 1 · Maryland 4

About this foundation

Stewart B Eckers Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Lutherville, Maryland, administered in care of Wilbur C Jensen, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stewart B Eckers Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Stewart B Eckers Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $124K across 5 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Stewart B Eckers Charitable Trust give?

Ohio (1 grants), Maryland (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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