Private foundation · EIN 81-3339495 · Chenequa, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eck Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $280K total, median $15K. 25% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$280K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in WI
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityHayward, WIVocational trades - expansion$150K
American Red CrossWashington, DCEmergency response fund and hurricane helene relief$35K
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WIEndowed scholarship$35K
Planned ParenthoodSt Louis, MOGeneral support for charitable programming$15K
Advocates for Trans Equality Education FundWashington, DCGeneral support for charitable programming$15K
Chicagoland Habitat for HumanityChicago, ILGeneral support for charitable programming$10K
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral support for charitable programming$10K
Habitat for Humanity of Grand CountyGranby, COGeneral support for charitable programming$10K

By state: Wisconsin 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Missouri 1 · Illinois 1 · Georgia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Eck Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chenequa, Wisconsin, administered in care of Robert J Eck, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Eck 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 Eck Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $280K across 8 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Eck Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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