Private foundation · Paducah, KY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $305,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Washington County. A typical grant was $60,000 to $65,000. Most often for: “Programming support”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $305,000 · 1 in Washington County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $60,000 to $65,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $65,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Washington County, Knox County, Robertson County · plus 178 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $22.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.8M | $305K | 5 |
| 2023 | $19.9M | $120K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Applications Must Be Submitted Onli · Paducah · (270) 534-8930 · Info@ecksteincharity.org
- What to send
- For 2025 the foundation has entered into commitments that have caused all of its available grant funds to be fully utilized. Submit requests for 2026 funding online & include irs determination letter. The required grant application and related materials is listed on the website: www.ecksteincharity.org
- Deadlines
- Application deadlines and other related timelines are posted on the website: www.ecksteincharity.org
- Limits
- Grant requests should support at least one of the following core values: catholic/faith based, human needs, education, families, and vibrant communities.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Cynthia L Erickson-ZaninovichTrustee
- Susan F HomraTrustee
- Teresa R EcksteinTrustee
- John P EcksteinTrustee
- Joseph P EcksteinTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Programming support (3 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Washington County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Service Project Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Programming support | $100K |
| Agape Child & Family Services | Memphis, Shelby County | Programming support | $65K |
| Catholic Charities of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Programming support | $60K |
| Reboot Recovery | Pleasant View, Robertson County | General operating support | $60K |
| Church Health | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $20K |
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