Eau Claire Community Foundation
The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) is a public charity based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, that connects donors with charities and supports charitable activity in Eau Claire and its surrounding area. It establishes and invests endowments, distributing earnings to nonprofits, and makes grants while helping donors create charitable legacies.
Eau Claire Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Eau Claire Community Foundation gave $1.3M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Wisconsin. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,296,558
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,186
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,501
- Total assets
- $55,749,544
- +31.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (17 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eau Claire Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an application through the Grant Portal and consult the Grant Opportunities page for current instructions.
- Review Cycle
- The Community Grant Cycle is scheduled to open November 16, 2026. The 2026 Community Health Grant Cycle deadline was June 3, 2026, and has passed. That cycle offered grants of $10,000 to $25,000 for projects addressing health needs and disparities in the Eau Claire community; its guidelines excluded projects involving abortion, contraception, assisted suicide, IVF, or embryonic stem cell research. The Healthier Together Grant Cycle is scheduled to open April 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- The Community Grant Cycle is scheduled to open November 16, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 306 South Barstow St 104, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 552-3801
Website: https://eccfwi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
ECCF Community Grant- Field of Interest Funds
Eau Claire Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
ECCF Women's Giving Circle Grant
Eau Claire Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $8,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Eau Claire Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Chippewa Valley ($201K). Together the top 10 received $791K.
Grant Size Distribution
297 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 297 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ECCF says it serves Eau Claire and its surrounding area. Its guidelines prioritize organizations located in the Eau Claire area while also allowing applicants that demonstrate significant impact there. In the 2024 itemized grant data, reported recipient shares by state were Wisconsin 94%, Illinois 3%, California 2%, New York 1%, and Tennessee 1%; these figures may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eau Claire Community Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 46 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $1.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Chippewa Valley Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $201,000 |
| School District of Loyal Loyal, WI | General Support | $115,556 |
| Bobs House for Dogs Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $100,000 |
| St Marys Assumption Parish Durand, WI | General Support | $90,000 |
| Watda Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $60,000 |
| Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve Fall Creek, WI | General Support | $54,000 |
| Jr Achievement of WI N and W Cent R Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $50,744 |
| Eau Claire Public School Foundation Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $43,090 |
| Spring Forward Learning Center Moline, IL | General Support | $40,000 |
| Partners of Marshfield Medical Cent Ladysmith, WI | General Support | $36,919 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,749,544 | $13,717,413 | $2,739,143 | $1,296,558 | 46 | $1,297,314 |
| 2023 | $42,328,354 | $10,959,854 | $2,351,545 | $1,558,333 | 68 | $850,289 |
| 2022 | $28,077,282 | $3,039,797 | $2,338,845 | $1,527,636 | 70 | $208,024 |
| 2021 | $32,702,281 | $5,356,975 | $2,430,990 | $1,893,721 | 53 | $1,642,548 |
| 2020 | $29,523,428 | $2,429,657 | $2,117,378 | $1,663,861 | 60 | $460,926 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ECCF’s stated mission is to establish endowed funds that benefit the Eau Claire community today and in the future. Its broader mission, as described on its website, is to strengthen the community by offering donors opportunities to establish charitable legacies, making grants, and serving as a catalyst to address community needs.
The foundation’s grantmaking guidelines identify four areas: “Create Culture” (arts and culture), “Form Futures” (education), “Give Green” (environment, recreation, and animals), and “Offer Opportunities” (social services, accessibility needs, and needs of elders). ECCF supports nonprofit agencies in the Eau Claire area and organizations able to demonstrate significant impact there, with preference for agencies located in the area.
Among the 2024 grantees, the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley describes its mission as building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve says it provides programs and experiences that help people explore the natural world. The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation describes its work as supporting student learning opportunities, and Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity says it is dedicated to addressing substandard housing and homelessness in the Chippewa Valley.
Grantmaking
ECCF’s 2024 filing narrative reports $1,926,106 in grants awarded, including $168,690 in agency fund grants. It says $813,222 went to Eau Claire-area nonprofits through the annual Community Grant Cycle and another $53,939 supported local nonprofits through the Women’s Giving Circle grant cycle. Separately, the filing’s itemized grant data lists 46 grants totaling $1,296,558, with a median of $14,501 and amounts ranging from $5,140 to $201,000.
The largest itemized 2024 grants included $201,000 to the YMCA of Chippewa Valley, $115,556 to the School District of Loyal, $100,000 to Bob’s House for Dogs, and $90,000 to St. Mary’s Assumption Parish. Each was listed for general support. Other listed recipients included the WatDA Foundation ($60,000), Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve ($54,000), and Spring Forward Learning Center ($40,000).
The ECCF Community Grant—Field of Interest Funds is listed as active in the supplied program information. The foundation’s guidelines direct applicants to use the Grant Portal and consult the Grant Opportunities page for current instructions. Applicants must provide evidence of qualifying tax-exempt status, or arrange for a qualified 501(c)(3) organization to act as fiscal agent; applications from government and religious tax-exempt entities are also accepted. Grants support current expenditures, not obligations already incurred, and ECCF says it supports projects that meet important community needs without duplicating existing services. Its guidelines prohibit grants to organizations that discriminate on the listed protected grounds or engage in other practices prohibited by state or federal law.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wesley Escondo as “Executive DI.” Trustees listed are Grant Beardsley, Jason Beckermann, Greg Bremer, Mike Conner, Amelia Daniels, Cody Filipczak, Cindy Hangartner, and Jeff Kowieski. Linda Danielson is listed as past chair, Cindy Hangartner as secretary, and Jeff Kowieski as vice chair.
Eau Claire Community Foundation is led by Tom Larson, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Larson
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amelia Daniels
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Bremer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Rasmussen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Beckermann
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Filipczak
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Beardsley
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Kyle
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kulig
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Conner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Schlafer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Escondo
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$47K (2023) → $124K (2024)
Cindy Hangartner
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kowieski
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Satre
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Danielson
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Sue Bornick (2020–2023) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Andy Schlafer (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dale Wood (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Karl Murch (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Kim Bodeau (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah Stokes (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Pabich (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Larson (2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Phil Happe (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Toy (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Talley (2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Laurie Klinkhammer (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Sherry Mohr (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Wesley Escondo (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Eau Claire Community Foundation
How much does Eau Claire Community Foundation give each year?
Eau Claire Community Foundation gave $1.3M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 68 grants.
What is Eau Claire Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Eau Claire Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,501, and its average grant was $28,186, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eau Claire Community Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does Eau Claire Community Foundation give grants?
Eau Claire Community Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eau Claire, WI (25 grants), Altoona, WI (3 grants), Durand, WI (2 grants) and Ladysmith, WI (2 grants).
Does Eau Claire Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eau Claire Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Eau Claire Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Eau Claire Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Chippewa Valley ($201,000), School District of Loyal ($115,556) and Bobs House for Dogs ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eau Claire Community Foundation?
Eau Claire Community Foundation reported $55.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.7M.
What does Eau Claire Community Foundation fund?
ECCF’s stated mission is to establish endowed funds that benefit the Eau Claire community today and in the future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eau Claire Community Foundation?
Submit an application through the Grant Portal and consult the Grant Opportunities page for current instructions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eau Claire Community Foundation's EIN?
Eau Claire Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1891064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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