ECE Foundation Inc
The foundation is expressly established to enrich the communities serviced by east central electric cooperative through community betterment projects.
ECE Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: ECE Foundation Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,125
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,125
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,125
- Total assets
- $231,223
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to ECE Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Operation Round Up Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from ECE Foundation Inc
Who ECE Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beggs Public Schools ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How ECE Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $6K (2023) to $60K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beggs Public Schools Beggs, OK | Alternate Seating | $6,125 |
Ready to take the next step with ECE Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $231,223 | $208,872 | $209,415 | $6,125 | 1 | $5,512 |
| 2023 | $236,265 | $199,400 | $258,562 | $5,507 | 1 | $4,389 |
| 2022 | $287,904 | $192,469 | $174,044 | $6,991 | 1 | $1,111 |
| 2021 | $257,917 | $185,499 | $151,078 | $26,383 | 3 | $530 |
| 2020 | $223,667 | $182,144 | $155,626 | $60,139 | Total only | $624 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About ECE Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
ECE Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Okmulgee, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $231K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ECE Foundation Inc is led by Faye Alexander, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Faye Alexander
President
Chairman → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Harvey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Avant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Harden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Foster
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candyne Sexton
Sec-Treas
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Updyke
Vice President
Vice Chairman → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Sparks
Vice President of Financ
Director of → Vice President of Financ, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Smith
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cr Harris (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about ECE Foundation Inc
How much does ECE Foundation Inc give each year?
ECE Foundation Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is ECE Foundation Inc?
ECE Foundation Inc reported $231K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $209K.
Where does ECE Foundation Inc operate?
ECE Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is ECE Foundation Inc's EIN?
ECE Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5754034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in ECE Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Oklahoma
Mackensen Trust
Bristow, OK
Assets
$5.6M
Grants
5
Total Given
$265K
Dub Bolin Foundation
Bristow, OK
Assets
$200K
Grants
1
Total Given
$3K
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Community Foundation supports charitable causes through donor-advised grants and selected funds, including scholarships, emergency assistance, disaster relief, arts and humanities, healthcare, and financial literacy, primarily in the Tulsa metro area and eastern Oklahoma, with some giving elsewhere in the United States. Its 2024 median grant was $18,560; selected field-of-interest funds have application cycles, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,066
Total Given
$158.6M
The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Tulsa, OK
The foundation supports nonprofits addressing poverty through housing, shelter, basic needs, social services, health and mental healthcare, and community empowerment, along with education, Jewish life, culture, and racial-justice initiatives. It funds primarily in metropolitan Tulsa, with additional support across Oklahoma and in Israel; 2024 grants ranged from $200 to $2.2 million, with a median of about $24,000. It accepts unsolicited requests: eligible nonprofits can email an initial inquiry.
Assets
$281.0M
Grants
476
Total Given
$37.3M
Montfort Jones and Allie Brown Jones
Bristow, OK
Assets
$6.0M
Grants
5
Total Given
$170K
National Council on Aging Inc
Arlington, VA
The National Council on Aging funds community-based programs that advance healthy aging, economic security, benefits access, falls prevention, and workforce development for older adults and people with disabilities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,000 to $12.6 million, with a median of $90,000, and supported organizations across multiple states; the profile lists specific funding opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$19.9M
Grants
190
Total Given
$46.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Oklahoma
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from ECE Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
ECE Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?