ECBrown Foundation
ECBrown Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $475K. Net investment income was $969K.
ECBrown Foundation at a glance
In short: ECBrown Foundation gave $475K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $475,260
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,210
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $8,134,340
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who ECBrown Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon School Based Health Alllianc ($200K). Together the top 6 received $475K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 33 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How ECBrown Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $368K (2020) to $475K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $475K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon School Based Health Alllianc Eugene OR, OR | Operating Budget for Expenses | $200,260 |
| Planned Parenthood of SouthwesternO EugeneOR, OR | Operating Budget for Expenses | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia William EugeneOR, OR | Operating Budget for Expenses | $85,000 |
| Latino Network EugeneOR, OR | Operating Budget for Expenses | $40,000 |
| HIV Alliance EugeneOR, OR | Operating Budget for Expenses | $35,000 |
| Miracle Theatre Group EugeneOR, OR | Operating Budget for Expenses | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,134,340 | $1,604,247 | $648,282 | $475,260 | 6 | $532,903 | $968,868 | $523,595 |
| 2023 | $7,318,566 | $635,016 | $566,083 | $437,500 | 6 | $474,422 | $176,350 | $478,500 |
| 2022 | $7,252,056 | $644,175 | $578,368 | $440,000 | 7 | $477,432 | $150,056 | $469,830 |
| 2021 | $7,181,531 | $1,139,742 | $612,710 | $425,000 | 7 | $506,941 | $706,730 | $493,988 |
| 2020 | $6,660,024 | $701,288 | $504,832 | $367,500 | 7 | — | $293,374 | $433,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ECBrown Foundation reported a distributable amount of $524K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ECBrown Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lorraine Davis
Deputy Administrator
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karl Scholz
Administrator
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Schill (2020–2022) — Administrator
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.
Frequently asked questions about ECBrown Foundation
How much does ECBrown Foundation give each year?
ECBrown Foundation gave $475K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $438K across 6 grants.
What is ECBrown Foundation's typical grant size?
ECBrown Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $79,210, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does ECBrown Foundation give grants?
ECBrown Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene OR, OR (6 grants).
Does ECBrown Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of ECBrown Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are ECBrown Foundation's largest grantees?
ECBrown Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon School Based Health Alllianc ($200,260), Planned Parenthood of SouthwesternO ($100,000) and Planned Parenthood Columbia William ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ECBrown Foundation?
ECBrown Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $533K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $524K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is ECBrown Foundation?
ECBrown Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Portland, OR. It holds $8.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is ECBrown Foundation's EIN?
ECBrown Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0491026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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