Eau Claire Community Foundation
The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1997 and based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The organization serves as a bridge connecting donors with charities to improve quality of life in the Eau Claire area. ECCF operates as a charitable vehicle through which donors give, rather than an organization that donors give to directly. The foundation is widely recognized as a leading community resource for promoting philanthropy, collaboration, and innovation while building endowments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.7M
+31.7% YoY
Revenue
$13.7M
+25.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
+52.6% YoY
Expenses
$2.7M
+16.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To establish endowed funds that will benefit the Eau Claire community today and in the future.
ECCF strengthens its community by offering donors opportunities to establish charitable legacies, making grants, and serving as a catalyst to address community needs.
Primary funding areas include:
- Create Culture (art, museums, literature, theater)
- Form Futures (education and training)
- Give Green (environment, animals, fitness)
- Offer Opportunities (food, shelter, accessibility needs, needs of elders)
Grantmaking
ECCF manages over 360 active funds, including:
Grant Range
** $5,080–$201,000
Review Cycle
$813,222
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While many grants recommended by donor advisors support nonprofits across the United States, ECCF's direct community grants focus on the Eau Claire area. The foundation's primary geographic focus is Wisconsin, though grantmaking extends to Tennessee and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $42,328,354
- Total revenue: $10,959,854
- Total expenses: $2,351,545
- Total liabilities: $6,210,000
As of most recent filing (2024):
- Total assets: $55,749,544
- Total giving: $1,930,642
Operational Details:
- Staff: 9 employees
- Operates a donor-advised fund
- Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3), designated since June 1997
- EIN: 39-1891064
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,749,544 | $42,328,354 | $28,077,282 |
| Revenue | $13,717,413 | $10,959,854 | $3,039,797 |
| Expenses | $2,739,143 | $2,351,545 | $2,338,845 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,297,314 | $850,289 | $208,024 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Eau Claire Community Foundation
Access Eau Claire Grants
EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ECCF Community Grant- Field of Interest Funds
EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ECCF Women's Giving Circle Grant
EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $8,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESLEY ESCONDO | EXECUTIVE DI | 50 | $123,597 |
| GRANT BEARDSLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JASON BECKERMANN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREG BREMER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE CONNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMELIA DANIELS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA DANIELSON | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CODY FILIPCZAK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CINDY HANGARTNER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JEFF KOWIESKI | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PAUL KULIG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIA KYLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TOM LARSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KATIE MURPHY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATIE MURPHY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JACKIE RASMUSSEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN SATRE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW SCHLAFER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
ECCF selected Lutheran Social Services to lead a regional grief services initiative
Eau Claire Community Foundation Selects Lutheran Social Services ...ECCF awarded a $250,000 grant to Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative
ECCF Awards $250K Grant to Chippewa Valley Health CooperativeECCF announced nearly $200,000 in grants from the William A. Bingham Family Endowment Fund
Eau Claire Community Foundation Announces Nearly $200,000 in Grants fromContact Information
Address: 306 S Barstow St, Suite 104, Eau Claire, WI 54701-2622
Phone: 715-552-3801
Website: https://eccfwi.org/
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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