Rita and Luis Echenique Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderKing City, California · EIN 27-2531914 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RITA LUIS ECHENIQUE CHARITABLE FOUN |
|---|---|
| Address | P0 BOX 706, KING CITY CA 93930 |
| Phone | 8313858500 |
| Form and materials | PERSONAL LETTER OR APPLICATION FORM. |
| Deadlines | ANY TIME DURING YEAR |
| Restrictions | EDUCATIONAL |
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation | Monterey, CA | $5,000 towards arts council, $8,000 towards casa of monterey county, $2,500 towards girls inc, $10,000 towards greenfield community science… | $86,000 |
| Avila Victory Boxing Inc | Greenfield, CA | $7,500 towards year-round boxing program. | $7,500 |
| Monterey County Dance Foundation | King City, CA | $7,500 towards youth ballet education. | $7,500 |
| King City Boxing Club | King City, CA | $6,000 towards boxing program. | $6,000 |
| The Community Food Pantry of King C | King City, CA | $5,000 to provide funding for food for king city residents. | $5,000 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | Monterey, CA | $5,000 towards providing care for south monterey county families. | $5,000 |
| Our Neighborhood Pet Project | Soledad, CA | $3,000 towards spay and neuter program. | $3,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($30,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $173,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602309349100440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2531914
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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