Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarlsbad, California · EIN 95-3758658 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$144K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $23,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University San Marcos Foundation | San Marcos, CA | Historical collection pledge | $40,000 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA | Encinitas, CA | Roof raiser, sponsor poinsettia ball, live youth donation, and capital campaign | $26,000 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | Encinitas, CA | Sponsor gala in the gardens and capital campaign | $23,500 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | Encinitas, CA | Capital campaign pledge and event sponsorship | $22,500 |
| Community Resource Center | Encinitas, CA | Capital campaign | $12,500 |
| Casa de Amparo | San Marcos, CA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | Encinitas, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Don Diego Fund | Del Mar, CA | Scholarship donation and gala donation | $4,000 |
| Mexican American Educational Guidance Foundation | Solana Beach, CA | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc | Morro Bay, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $155,700 | 17 |
| 2022 | $157,848 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600149349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3758658
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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