The Eccles Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 52-7132892 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$455K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
96% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Children | Westport, CT | Social services | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical | $40,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Medical | $40,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | Medical | $40,000 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights | Washington, DC | Civil rights organization | $25,000 |
| Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company | Washington, DC | Dance performance company | $20,300 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Social services | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Education | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $17,500 |
| Students Run Philly Style | Philadelphia, PA | Social services | $16,480 |
| Cherry Children's Music Outreach | Odenton, MD | Education | $12,000 |
| Civics Center | Los Angeles, CA | Civil rights organization | $10,000 |
| Earth Justice | Washington, DC | Environmental issues | $10,000 |
| Risa Fund of Community Foundation for National Capital Region | Washington, DC | Social services | $10,000 |
| Sasha Bruce Youth Work Inc | Washington, DC | Social services | $10,000 |
| So Others Might Eat (Some) | Washington, DC | Social services | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Medical | $8,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Education | $5,500 |
| Alexander Inclusive Playground Fund | Albany, OH | Social services | $5,000 |
| Door County Land Trust | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Conserving scenic land | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Social services | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Environmental issues | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | Social services | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Maret School | Washington, DC | Education | $3,000 |
| Lift DC | Washington, DC | Social services | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental issues | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $454,780 | 28 |
| 2024 | $343,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $375,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611619349100326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-7132892
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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