The Echo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Echo Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,790 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,195 and the largest $7,500. 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$18,790
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,195
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$19,191
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,140 the year before.
17% 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 | $22,500 | 8 | $47,606 |
| 2024 | $29,140 | 8 | $18,381 |
| 2025 | $18,790 | 6 | $19,191 |
How to apply
The Echo 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 Echo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $14,890 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Parsons the New School of Design | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Father's Daymother's Day Council | General purpose | $2,890 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society | General purpose | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven D Roberts
- Lynn Roberts
- Susan Farrell
Questions people ask
Does The Echo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Echo Foundation give?
$18,790 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,195.
Who runs The Echo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven D Roberts (President-Ceo), Lynn Roberts (Secretary-Treasurer) and Susan Farrell (Chief Financial Officer).
What does The Echo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.