Grants paid in 2025
59 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Planned Parenthood FederatWashington, DC | General operating support | $115K |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support for several chapters | $70K |
| PaiWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $45K |
| Population Media CenterSouth Burlington, VT | Unrestricted general operating support | $40K |
| EngenderhealthPhiladelphia, PA | Unrestricted general operating support | $35K |
| IpasChapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted general operating support | $35K |
| Pathfinder InternationalWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $35K |
| Fos FeministaNew York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $35K |
| Dkt InternationalWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $30K |
| Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $30K |
| Nature ConservancyMerrifield, VA | Unrestricted general operating support of several chapters | $30K |
| Population Services InternationalWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $30K |
| USA for UnfpaNew York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $30K |
| Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CA | Unrestricted general operating support and clean energy program | $27K |
| Mn Center for Environmental AdvocacySt Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $25K |
| Minnesota Land TrustSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $25K |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $25K |
| Trust Women FoundationWichita, KS | Unrestricted general operating support | $25K |
| Women on Web International FoundationToronto, CA | Unrestricted general operating support | $25K |
| Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $20K |
| Conservation InternationalBoston, MA | Unrestricted general operating support | $20K |
| Landmark ConservancyMenomonie, WI | Unrestricted general operating support | $20K |
| National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, OR | Unrestricted general operating support | $20K |
| Cambridge Reproductive HealthCambridge, MA | Directed for Women Help Women program | $20K |
| Fresh EnergySt Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $18K |
| Guttmacher InstituteHartsdale, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $18K |
| Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ | Unrestricted general operating support | $15K |
| EarthjusticeWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $15K |
| EarthworksWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $15K |
| Greater Yellowstone CoalitionBozeman, MT | Unrestricted general operating support | $15K |
| Well Done FoundationBozeman, MT | Unrestricted general operating support | $15K |
| American PrairieBozeman, MT | Unrestricted general operating support | $10K |
| Mn350 Alliance for SustainabilityMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $7,500 |
| Population CouncilNew York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $7,500 |
| Union of Concerned ScientistsWoburn, MA | Unrestricted general operating support | $7,500 |
| Wellspring Health AccessLoveland, CO | Unrestricted general operating support | $7,500 |
| Conservation MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Boundary Waters WildernessSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Gathering WatersMadison, WI | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Population ConnectionWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Population BalanceSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Forest TrendsWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Pheasants ForeverSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Population InstituteWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $4,000 |
| Earth Island InstituteBerkeley, CA | Transition Earth Program support | $3,000 |
| Earth OvershootHanover, NH | Unrestricted general operating support | $3,000 |
| EcotrustPortland, OR | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Mississippi RiverSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| Institute for Agriculture & Trade PolicyMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| Land Trust AllianceWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| Trust for Public LandWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| American RiversWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| Park County Open LandsCody, WY | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| Kinnickinnic River Land TrustRiver Falls, WI | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,500 |
| Population Reference BureauWashington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,500 |
| Five Valleys Land TrustMissoula, MT | Unrestricted general operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sax-Zims BogDuluth, MN | Land purchase fund | $500 |
| Voyagers ConservancyMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $500 |
| Charity NavigatorHarlan, IA | Unrestricted general operating support | $150 |
By state: District of Columbia 14 · New York 8 · Minnesota 12 · Massachusetts 3 · Montana 4 · Vermont 1
About this foundation
Ecotrust is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Peter W Vaughan, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ecotrust 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 Ecotrust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 59 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Ecotrust give?
District of Columbia (14 grants), New York (8 grants), Minnesota (12 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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