Private foundation · Paducah, KY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $305K
- Typical grant
- $60K to $65K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $60K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- 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?
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $22.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.8M | $305K | 5 |
| 2023 | $19.9M | $120K | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Applications must be submitted onli · paducah · 2705348930 · 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
- Operating support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | 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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