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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. Total assets have grown from $1.4M in 2014 to $2.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Cash grants to 55 charitable organizations that averaged $15,149 per organization. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, District of Columbia and New York. 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.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 54 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Cash grants to 55 charitable organizations that averaged $16,180 per organization
Expenses: $890K
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.
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.
Ecotrust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ecotrust is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter W Vaughan | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catherine Anson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Angus M Vaughan | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$892K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$890K
Contributions
$770K
Net Investment Income
$58K
Distribution Amount
$163K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
219
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcotrustUnrestricted general operating support | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| International Planned Parenthood FederatGeneral operating support | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaUnrestricted general operating support for several chapters | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Population Media CenterUnrestricted general operating support | South Burlington, VT | $35K | 2023 |
| PaiUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Greater Yellowstone CoalitionCapital campaign & Unrestricted general operating support | Bozeman, MT | $35K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyUnrestricted general operating support of several chapters | Merrifield, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Pathfinder InternationalUnrestricted general operating support | Watertown, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| EngenderhealthUnrestricted general operating support | Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| IpasUnrestricted general operating support | Chapel Hill, NC | $30K | 2023 |
| Fos FeministaGeneral operating | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationUnrestricted general operating support and clean energy program | Oakland, CA | $26K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Land TrustCapital campaign & Unrestricted general operating support | St Paul, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Usa For UnfpaGeneral operating | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Mn Center For Environmental AdvocacyUnrestricted general operating support | St Paul, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Dkt InternationalUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Population Services InternationalUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilUnrestricted general operating support | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Women On Web International FoundationUnrestricted general operating support | Toronto | $20K | 2023 |
| Trust Women FoundationUnrestricted general operating support | Wichita, KS | $20K | 2023 |
| Conservation InternationalUnrestricted general operating support | Boston, MA | $18K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeUnrestricted general operating support | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityUnrestricted general operating support | Tucson, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsUnrestricted general operating support | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Guttmacher InstituteUnrestricted general operating support | Hartsdale, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Fresh EnergyUnrestricted general operating support | St Paul, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Landmark ConservancyUnrestricted general operating support | Menomonie, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Cambridge Reproductive HealthDirected for Women Help Women program | Amherst, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| EarthworksUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| American PrairieUnrestricted general operating support | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsUnrestricted general operating support | Beaverton, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Population CouncilUnrestricted general operating support | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Mn350 Alliance For SustainabilityUnrestricted general operating support | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsUnrestricted general operating support | Woburn, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Population BalanceUnrestricted general operating support | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Forest TrendsGeneral operatig | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Wellspring Health AccessChelsea's Fund | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Gathering WatersUnrestricted general operating support | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Conservation MinnesotaUnrestricted general operating support | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Population InstituteUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Population ConnectionUnrestricted general operating support | Topeka, KS | $4K | 2023 |
| Institute For Agriculture & Trade PolicyUnrestricted general operating support | Minneapolis, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| American RiversGeneral operating | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Land Trust AllianceUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Trust For Public LandUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Earth Island InstituteTransition Earth Program support | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Boundary Waters WildernessUnrestricted general operating support | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Mississippi RiverUnrestricted general operating support | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Population Reference BureauUnrestricted general operating support | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |