Raymond a Eckstein Jr and Roslyn S Eckstein Foundation
Historical FunderMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 26-1595286 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $300,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Rosalyn S Eckstein |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 Mulberry Drive, Metairie LA 70005 |
| Phone | 5047389328 |
| Form and materials | Application should be typed, single spaced and signed by the board chair and executive officer. Please provide two copies. Please include in list form the name, address and telephone number of the organization, name and title of the individual submitting the request, other support received (United Way, ACA, government support, etc), amount requested, total of the project for which grant funds will be used, date of the project and total annual budget of the organization. Summarize in a short paragraph the purpose of your agency, why you are requesting this grant, what outcomes you hope to achieve and how you will spend the funds if a grant is made. If donations are being solicited from other organizations, please indicate names of the organizations, the amount requested and the amount received. |
| Deadlines | Proposals are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation gives special consideration to organizations located in the greater New Orleans area. It supports a variety of programs in the fields of religious, civic affairs, community development, the arts, education and human resources. Priority is given to funding for specific projects or programs incorporating well defined objectives and time tables and promising broad public benefits. Grants are usually given for a period of time not exceeding two years. Capital projects are considered for organizations with strong records of community service. They must demonstrate true need for the proposed facility and they must also provide a credible fund-raising plan as well as demonstrate the capacity to maintain the building and facilities once they are in place. Only include information requested. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Parish | New Orleans, LA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($53,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521619349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1595286
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.