Eck Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eck Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chenequa, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$280,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $895,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $825,000 | 9 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $895,000 | 10 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $280,000 | 8 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Eck 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 Eck Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $185,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | Vocational trades - expansion | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross | Emergency response fund and hurricane helene relief | $35,000 |
| Marquette University | Endowed scholarship | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support for charitable programming | $15,000 |
| Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund | General support for charitable programming | $15,000 |
| Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity | General support for charitable programming | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support for charitable programming | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Grand County | General support for charitable programming | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Eck
- Kimberly W Eck
- Christopher A Eck
- Connor J Eck
Questions people ask
Does Eck Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eck Family Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Eck Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Eck (President), Kimberly W Eck (Secretary), Christopher A Eck (Director) and Connor J Eck (Director).
What does Eck Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.