Grants paid in 2025
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the ChildrenWestport, CT | Social services | $100K |
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | Medical | $40K |
| Partners in HealthBoston, MA | Medical | $40K |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY | Medical | $40K |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil RightsWashington, DC | Civil rights organization | $25K |
| Dana Tai Soon Burgess & CompanyWashington, DC | Dance performance company | $20K |
| The Carter CenterAtlanta, GA | Social services | $20K |
| University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI | Education | $20K |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | Education | $18K |
| Students Run Philly StylePhiladelphia, PA | Social services | $16K |
| Cherry Children's Music OutreachOdenton, MD | Education | $12K |
| Civics CenterLos Angeles, CA | Civil rights organization | $10K |
| Earth JusticeWashington, DC | Environmental issues | $10K |
| Risa Fund of Community Foundation for National Capital RegionWashington, DC | Social services | $10K |
| Sasha Bruce Youth Work IncWashington, DC | Social services | $10K |
| So Others Might Eat (some)Washington, DC | Social services | $10K |
| Planned ParenthoodWashington, DC | Medical | $8,000 |
| Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA | Education | $5,500 |
| Alexander Inclusive Playground FundAlbany, OH | Social services | $5,000 |
| Door County Land TrustSturgeon Bay, WI | Conserving scenic land | $5,000 |
| Feeding AmericaWashington, DC | Social services | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | Environmental issues | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Share Our StrengthWashington, DC | Social services | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | Environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Maret SchoolWashington, DC | Education | $3,000 |
| Lift DCWashington, DC | Social services | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife FundWashington, DC | Environmental issues | $1,000 |
By state: District of Columbia 12 · Connecticut 1 · New York 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Wisconsin 2 · Georgia 1
About this foundation
Eccles Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland, administered in care of Robert N Eccles, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Eccles Family Foundation 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 Eccles Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 28 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Eccles Family Foundation give?
District of Columbia (12 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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