Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation is a private foundation in Carlsbad, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $143,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$143,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $155,700 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $157,848 | 20 | $3.1 million |
| 2023 | $155,700 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $143,500 | 11 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $143,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University San Marcos Foundation | Historical collection pledge | $40,000 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA | Roof raiser, sponsor poinsettia ball, live youth donation, and capital campaign | $26,000 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | Sponsor gala in the gardens and capital campaign | $23,500 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | Capital campaign pledge and event sponsorship | $22,500 |
| Community Resource Center | Capital campaign | $12,500 |
| Casa de Amparo | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | Donation | $5,000 |
| Don Diego Fund | Scholarship donation and gala donation | $4,000 |
| Mexican American Educational Guidance Foundation | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Ecke III
- Barbara Ecke Winter
- Lizbeth A Ecke
- Christopher Calkins
- Eileen Farrell
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation give?
$143,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Ecke III (President), Barbara Ecke Winter (Secretary), Lizbeth A Ecke (Vice-President) and Christopher Calkins (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.