Ecotrust is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is % Peter W Vaughan. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Cash grants to 55 charitable organizations that averaged $15,149 per organization. According to available records, Ecotrust has made 219 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $672K in 2020 to $890K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 110 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, Minnesota, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Application Information
Preselected OnlyThis foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Programs & Activities
Cash grants to 55 charitable organizations that averaged $16,180 per organization
Expenses: $890K
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ecotrust fund?
Cash grants to 55 charitable organizations that averaged $15,149 per organization. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 219 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, MN.
How much does Ecotrust give in grants?
Ecotrust has distributed a total of $3.2M across 219 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K.
How do I apply for a grant from Ecotrust?
Ecotrust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Where is Ecotrust located?
Ecotrust is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
To build a measurement and evaluation framework and practice toolkit that will increase understanding of the positive impact Ecotrust's programs have on economic opportunity, social equity and environmental wellbeing
To build a measurement and evaluation framework and practice toolkit that will increase understanding of the positive impact Ecotrust's programs have on economic opportunity, social equity and environmental wellbeing
