The Eacho Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Eacho Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $277,780 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $101,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$277,780
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$101,500
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $384,350 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $337,960 | 33 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $384,350 | 50 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $277,780 | 44 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Eacho Family 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 The Eacho Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $108,700 |
| Maine | 16 | $60,690 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $57,430 |
| New York | 2 | $20,460 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Landon School Annual Giving Fund | Educational | $101,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington | Educational | $20,000 |
| American Austrian Foundation | Educational | $19,460 |
| Friends of Acadia | Community | $18,690 |
| Island Housing Trust | Community | $15,000 |
| Democracy Project II | Political | $10,000 |
| Grace Reproductive Fund | Health | $10,000 |
| Salzburg Global Seminar | Charitable | $8,980 |
| International Foundation for Electoral System | Political | $7,500 |
| Land and Garden Preserve | Community | $6,000 |
| Next Generation Choices Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | Health | $5,250 |
| Duke University | Educational | $5,000 |
| Forest Trends | Community | $5,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Health | $5,000 |
| The Wadsworth - Sulgrave Historic Preservation Foundation Co Sulgrave Club | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Round House Theater | Arts | $2,600 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Community | $2,500 |
| College of the Atlantic | Educational | $2,500 |
| Mount Desert 365 | Community | $2,500 |
| Horizons Greater Washington | Educational | $2,000 |
| Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society | Community | $2,000 |
| Little Club Scholarship Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Gallery of Art | Arts | $1,350 |
| Phillips Collection Museum | Arts | $1,200 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Political | $1,000 |
| Cosmos Club Historic Preservation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | Health | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Community | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Club Preservation Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Security Leaders for America Inc | Political | $1,000 |
| Parish of St Mary & St Jude | Community | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mitchell Park | Community | $500 |
| Maret School | Educational | $500 |
| Norwood School | Educational | $500 |
| St Mark's School | Educational | $500 |
| Wendell Gilley Museum | Arts | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $250 |
| Ellsworth Community Music Institute | Community | $250 |
| Mount Desert Island Historic Society | Community | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna W Eacho
Questions people ask
Does The Eacho Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Eacho Family Foundation give?
$277,780 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs The Eacho Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna W Eacho (President/Director).
What does The Eacho Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.