Echo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Echo Foundation is a private foundation in Lynden, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $865,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$865,000
- Assets$88.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.6 million the year before.
39% 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 | $3.6 million | 15 | $68.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 21 | $83.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 23 | $88.6 million |
How to apply
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 Echo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | $2.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community Foundation | To provide funding for various charitable project funds | $865,000 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | Scholarships | $507,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises | $500,000 |
| Whatcom Foodbank Network | To support programs providing food to low income families in whatcom county | $250,000 |
| Cascade Public Media | To support the mission to inform and inspire our community to make it a better, more educated place by providing quality television, trusted journalism, and memorable live events | $100,000 |
| Grace Connection | To support programs to foster skills and create jobs for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, homelessness, and poverty | $100,000 |
| Jansen Arts Center | To support the center's mission of providing opportunities for the community to engage with the arts | $100,000 |
| Western Washington University | To support the compass 2 campus program to increase access to higher education for low-income, black, indigenous, and students of color | $100,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Funding designated for the alaska flood relief | $100,000 |
| Whatcom Land Trust | To fund the mission to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural, and open space lands in whatcom county | $100,000 |
| Mt Baker Rotary Foundation | To provide funds for lynden city parks | $50,000 |
| Partners for Schools DBA Be the One | Designated funding for mentor coordinator position | $50,000 |
| Technic Training Center | Funds designated for training machinery | $50,000 |
| Foothills Food Bank | To support programs providing food to low income families greater whatcom county, wa | $25,000 |
| Seattle Children's Theatre | To support the mission of providing children of all ages access to professional theatre with a focus on new works and theatre education | $25,000 |
| Grace Harvest Church | To support the mission of supporting the community | $20,000 |
| Kindred Matters | To support a camp focused on strengthening sibling relationships | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission | To support the mission of healing homelessness | $10,000 |
| Beacon for Life | To support the mission of helping individuals with addiction and mental illness find hope for recovery | $10,000 |
| Hospital de la Familia Foundation | To support the mission of providing life-changing care in rural guatemala | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Snohomish County | To fund the camp casey project to further the purpose of the YMCA to support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility | $10,000 |
| Camp Rooted | To support a camp focused on strengthening sibling relationships | $5,000 |
| Growing Veterans | To support the mission of empowering veterans to cultivate purpose and belonging by growing food, community, and each other | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi Doornenbal
- K Bradley Williamson
- Amy Seaman
Questions people ask
Does Echo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Echo Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Echo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heidi Doornenbal (President), K Bradley Williamson (Vice President/Treasurer) and Amy Seaman (Secretary).
What does Echo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and food and hunger.