Private foundation · EIN 95-3758658 · Carlsbad, California

Paul & Magdalena Ecke Poisettia 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: 11 grants paid, $144K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$144K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California State University San Marcos FoundationSan Marcos, CAHistorical collection pledge$40K
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCAEncinitas, CARoof raiser, sponsor poinsettia ball, live youth donation, and capital campaign$26K
San Diego Botanic GardenEncinitas, CASponsor gala in the gardens and capital campaign$24K
Scripps Health FoundationEncinitas, CACapital campaign pledge and event sponsorship$23K
Community Resource CenterEncinitas, CACapital campaign$13K
CASA de AmparoSan Marcos, CACapital campaign$5,000
Coastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CADonation$5,000
Don Diego FundDel Mar, CAScholarship donation and gala donation$4,000
Mexican American Educational Guidance FoundationSolana Beach, CAScholarship fund$3,000
Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation IncMorro Bay, CADonation$1,000
Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CADonation$1,000

About this foundation

Paul & Magdalena Ecke Poisettia Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carlsbad, California, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Paul & Magdalena Ecke Poisettia 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 Paul & Magdalena Ecke Poisettia Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $144K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Paul & Magdalena Ecke Poisettia Foundation give?

California (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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