Eck Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChenequa, Wisconsin · EIN 81-3339495 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$280K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | Hayward, WI | Vocational trades - expansion | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Emergency response fund and hurricane helene relief | $35,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Endowed scholarship | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | St Louis, MO | General support for charitable programming | $15,000 |
| Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund | Washington, DC | General support for charitable programming | $15,000 |
| Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity | Chicago, IL | General support for charitable programming | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General support for charitable programming | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Grand County | Granby, CO | General support for charitable programming | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $895,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $825,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349101004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3339495
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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