The Echo Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyIpswich, Massachusetts · EIN 46-6367418 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$210K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$23K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $17,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Rivers Alliance | Somerville, MA | Environmental | $100,000 |
| Mass Association of Conservation Commissioners | Belmont, MA | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Aane | Watertown, MA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team | Rockport, MA | Environmental | $17,000 |
| Ipswich River Watershed Assoc | Ipswich, MA | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Three Sisters Garden Project | Ipswich, MA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Blue Hill Community Development | Blue Hill, ME | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Ipswich Humane Group | Ipswich, MA | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| Native Plant Trust Inc | Wayland, MA | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | Cultural | $2,000 |
| Sweet Paws Rescue | Groveland, MA | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Manchester Essex Conservation Trust | Manchester, MA | Environmental | $1,500 |
| Center for Northern Woodlands Education | Lyme, NH | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Cantemus Chamber Chorus | Ipswich, MA | Cultural | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $228,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $304,310 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103488
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6367418
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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