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John R Eckel Jr Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is C Slack Ghcf. It holds total assets of $23.1M. Annual income is reported at $6.5M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2010 to $23.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and New York. According to available records, John R Eckel Jr Foundation has made 117 grants totaling $7.8M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.8M in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.4M distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $700K, with an average award of $67K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, California, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$58K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John R Eckel Jr Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, CA.
John R Eckel Jr Foundation has distributed a total of $7.8M across 117 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $67K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $700K.
John R Eckel Jr Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John R Eckel Jr Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas L Lawing | President/Treasurer | $150K | $31K | $181K |
| T Randolph Harris | Director | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Jeffrey A Casey | VP/Secretary | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$23.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$23.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$7.8M
Average Grant
$67K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonCapital Campaign | Houston, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Menil Foundation IncOperating support | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtEckel Gallery Exhibition Program | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Genesys WorksGeneral operating support | Houston, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Lawndale Art And Performance CenterTo assist with the funding of a strip of adjacent property | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Project Row HousesOperating support | Houston, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonOperating support | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of HoustonOperating support | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Fotofest IncSupport of FotoFests Literacy Through Photography Learning Program | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Houston Botanic GardenOperating support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Orange Show FoundationOperating support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| New Group IncOperating support | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| ArtadiaTo support of an Artadia 2023 award to a talented, emerging Houston artist | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Sculpture Month Houston IncTo support its 2023 exhibition Sleep of Reason / The "Fragmented Figure" | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey IncOperating support | Florham Park, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Galveston Island Nature Tourism CouncilTo support FeatherFest 2023 | Galveston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Prounitas IncOperating support | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Gulf Coast-A Journal Of Literature And Fine ArtsOperating support | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The John Fairey Garden Conservation FoundationGeneral operating support | Hempstead, TX | $5K | 2023 |