Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$29.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 42 | $26.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 49 | $29.1 million |
How to apply
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 31 | $880,500 |
| Colorado | 9 | $114,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $53,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 4 | $47,500 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dovelewis Emergency Animal Hospital | Hospital equipment | $100,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | General operating support challenge grant | $100,000 |
| Our Just Future | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | Early learning center support | $50,000 |
| Kinship House | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Oregon Health and Sciences University Foundation | Pregnancy-associated breast cancer research by dr. Pepper schedin ohsu knight cancer institute | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Idaho | Climate & renewable energy program | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (Main Office) | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Raphael House of Portland | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Saving Grace Imagine Life Without Violence | Saving grace general operating support | $45,000 |
| The Contingent | My neighbor: meeting the tangible needs of children in foster care | $45,000 |
| Bethlehem Inn | Part of the solution together | $40,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Lls local financial assistance program | $35,000 |
| Columbia University | Climate school | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | Share the wonder campaign | $30,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Horse refuge barn | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Portland | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | Support for a guide dog team | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington | General operating support- emergency medical housing and respite | $25,000 |
| Equamore Foundation | Direct cost of care | $20,000 |
| Friends of Amity | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (Main Office) | Ontario health center, or general operating support | $20,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Support wish requests for foster youth | $20,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | General operating support | $17,000 |
| Assistance League of Bend | Operation school bell- new clothing for school-age children in need | $15,000 |
| Central Oregon Landwatch | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Youth Villages Oregon | Comprehensive transition-age services | $15,000 |
| Casa of Central Oregon | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Central Oregon | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | In support of osu veterinary school's equine medicine | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Wish program | $10,000 |
| Randall Children's Hospital Foundation | Nicu department support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Africa program | $10,000 |
| The New York Public Library | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University Preparatory Schools | Valerie luckenbill memorial scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Community Food Share Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Tryon Creek State Park | In support of the education pavillion in honor of val luckenbill | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Coit Goss
- Emily Coit
- David Coit
- Holly Coit
- Megan Ann Schuldt
- Stuart Goss
- Susan Coit
- Pegine E Grayson
Questions people ask
Does Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann Coit Goss (Chair), Emily Coit (Secretary), David Coit (Treasurer) and Holly Coit (Advisory Committee Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and education.