Theodore W and Betty J Eckels Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 45-2941744 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$610K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$74.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $60,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens | Memphis, TN | General operating | $150,000 |
| Church of Holy Communion Episcopal | Memphis, TN | General operating | $100,000 |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, TN | General operating | $90,000 |
| Real Partners Uganda Inc | Hawthorne, NJ | General operating | $60,000 |
| Princeton Day School Inc | Princeton, NJ | General operating | $55,000 |
| The Hutchison School | Memphis, TN | General operating | $35,000 |
| Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation | Memphis, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Pure Youth Athletics Alliance | Memphis, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Tr | Memphis, TN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Trezevant Manor | Memphis, TN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of Queens Univ Belfast Inc | Washington, DC | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Ireland Funds America | Boston, MA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wesley House Family Services Inc | Key West, FL | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $610,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $429,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $350,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349102458
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2941744
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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