Private foundation · EIN 47-6330351 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Willard L and Ruth P Eccles Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 49 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $17K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
49
$1.2M
Median grant
$17K
Stays in NV
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dovelewis Emergency Animal HospitalPortland, ORHospital equipment$100K
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORGeneral operating support challenge grant$100K
Our Just FuturePortland, ORGeneral operating support$55K
Guadalupe CenterSalt Lake City, UTEarly learning center support$50K
Kinship HousePortland, ORGeneral operating support$50K
Oregon Health and Sciences University FoundationPortland, ORPregnancy-associated breast cancer research by dr. pepper schedin ohsu knight cancer institute$50K
The Nature Conservancy in IdahoHailey, IDClimate & renewable energy program$50K
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (main Office)Portland, ORGeneral operating support$45K
Raphael House of PortlandPortland, ORGeneral operating support$45K
Saving Grace Imagine Life Without ViolenceBend, ORSaving grace general operating support$45K
The ContingentPortland, ORMy neighbor: meeting the tangible needs of children in foster care$45K
Bethlehem InnBend, ORPart of the solution together$40K
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyDenver, COLls local financial assistance program$35K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYClimate school$30K
Friends of the Columbia GorgePortland, ORShare the wonder campaign$30K
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COHorse refuge barn$30K
Friends of the Children - PortlandPortland, ORGeneral operating support$25K
Guide Dogs for the Blind IncSan Rafael, CASupport for a guide dog team$25K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Sw WashingtonPortland, ORGeneral operating support- emergency medical housing and respite$25K
Equamore FoundationAshland, ORDirect cost of care$20K
Friends of AmityBend, ORGeneral operating support$20K
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating support$20K
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (main Office)Portland, OROntario health center, or general operating support$20K
Project LemonadePortland, ORSupport wish requests for foster youth$20K
Oregon Zoo FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating support$17K
Assistance League of BendBend, OROperation school bell- new clothing for school-age children in need$15K
Central Oregon LandwatchBend, ORGeneral operating support$15K
Youth Villages OregonPortland, ORComprehensive transition-age services$15K
CASA of Central OregonBend, ORGeneral operating support$10K
Humane Society of Central OregonBend, ORGeneral operating support$10K
Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, ORIn support of osu veterinary school's equine medicine$10K
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains IncDenver, COGeneral operating support$10K
Project LemonadePortland, ORWish program$10K
Randall Children's Hospital FoundationPortland, ORNicu department support$10K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAAfrica program$10K
The New York Public LibraryNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
University Preparatory SchoolsDenver, COValerie luckenbill memorial scholarship fund$10K
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COGeneral operating support$9,000
Community Food Share IncLouisville, COGeneral operating support$5,000
Friends of Tryon Creek State ParkPortland, ORIn support of the education pavillion in honor of val luckenbill$5,000
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak RegionColorado Springs, COGeneral operating support$5,000
Longmont Humane Society IncLongmont, COGeneral operating support$5,000
Second Chance Humane Society IncRidgway, COGeneral operating support$5,000
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NYIn honor of samantha kaefer - team seek and destroy cancer$5,000
Central Oregon Trail AllianceBend, ORGeneral operating support$3,000
International Mountain Bicycling Assoc Dba Wood River Trails CoalitionHailey, IDGeneral operating support$3,000
Pdx Diaper BankPortland, ORGeneral operating support$3,000
1000 Friends of OregonPortland, ORGeneral operating support$2,500
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYGeneral operating support$2,500

By state: Oregon 31 · Colorado 9 · Idaho 2 · Utah 1 · New York 4 · California 1

About this foundation

Willard L and Ruth P Eccles Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of The Whittier Trust Co of Nevada, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Willard L and Ruth P Eccles Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Willard L and Ruth P Eccles Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 49 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Willard L and Ruth P Eccles Foundation give?

Oregon (31 grants), Colorado (9 grants), Idaho (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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