Ecopa Education & Safety Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ecopa Education & Safety Foundation is a private foundation in Alliance, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,340 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $14,170 and the largest $25,484. 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$28,340
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$14,170
- Largest grant$25,484
- Assets$153,798
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $32,581 the year before.
50% 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 | $32,581 | 3 | $136,623 |
| 2024 | $28,340 | 2 | $153,798 |
How to apply
Ecopa Education & Safety 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 Ecopa Education & Safety Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $28,340 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avit Flight Academy | Scholarship | $25,484 |
| Kent State University | Scholarship | $2,856 |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Becker
- Dick Brahler
- Jack Backhurst
- Len Dyko
- Bill James
- Gary Kohler
- Kyle Lewis
- Ned Parks
- Don Tharp
- Joyce Tolerton
- Robert Hamilton
- Chad Kemp
- Mike Helfer
- Steve Zvada
Questions people ask
Does Ecopa Education & Safety Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ecopa Education & Safety Foundation give?
$28,340 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $14,170.
Who runs Ecopa Education & Safety Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ron Becker (Trustee), Dick Brahler (Trustee), Jack Backhurst (Trustee) and Len Dyko (Trustee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Ecopa Education & Safety Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.