ECG Foundation
ECG Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas (EIN 74-2418070). In its 2026 filing, it reported 43 grants totaling $262,000, all to recipients in Texas.
ECG Foundation at a glance
In short: ECG Foundation gave $262K across 43 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $262,000
- +21.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 43
- -2.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,093
- +23.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,391,077
- -5.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (10 of 43, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ECG Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Bank of America Texas Trust Division as the contact and says forms may be obtained from the named person. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America Texas Trust Divisio
Mailing address: 607 W 3Rd Ste 2760, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 397-2717
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ECG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country ($25K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 190 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2026 filing went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ECG Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 43 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $262K (2026). In 2026 it made 43 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Austin Travis County Integral Care Austin, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance Paramont Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Caritas of Austin Austin, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Central Texas Austin, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Sims Foundation Austin, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Texas Gun Sense Austin, TX | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Any Baby Can Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,391,077 | $248,260 | $324,630 | $262,000 | 43 | $274,417 | $204,081 | $209,003 |
| 2025 | $1,467,447 | $342,817 | $288,659 | $216,345 | 44 | $225,586 | $291,635 | $195,437 |
| 2024 | $1,413,289 | $194,339 | $221,894 | $173,000 | 33 | $184,839 | $157,284 | $171,061 |
| 2023 | $1,440,844 | $119,277 | $233,704 | $177,000 | 34 | $187,666 | $76,715 | $159,158 |
| 2022 | $1,555,271 | $169,150 | $247,153 | $193,000 | 36 | $200,825 | $122,822 | $187,846 |
| 2021 | $1,633,274 | $319,410 | $214,186 | $167,000 | 34 | — | $279,344 | $162,563 |
| 2020 | $1,528,050 | $158,139 | $201,161 | $149,500 | 31 | — | $113,671 | $142,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ECG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $209K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Caritas of Austin says it provides a home and tailored services to prevent and end homelessness; Texas Book Festival says it connects authors and readers through experiences celebrating literacy, ideas, and imagination; and Partnerships for Children says it supports and empowers children, youth, and families involved with child protective services. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $262,000 through 43 grants. Awards ranged from $3,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among its largest 2026 grants were $25,000 to Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country; $20,000 to Austin Travis County Integral Care; $10,000 each to Planned Parenthood, Prison Entrepreneurship Program, and Austin Theatre Alliance Paramont; and $7,500 each to Caritas of Austin, Ronald McDonald House of Central Texas, and Sims Foundation.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that its giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It says forms may be obtained from the person named in the filing and limits awards to charitable, educational, or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mary Yancy as president, William L Garwood Jr as vice president, Lew Little as treasurer, and Maxwell Yancy and Meghan Yancy as trustees.
ECG Foundation is led by Mary Yancy, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mary Yancy
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2026)
Maxwell Yancy
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Meghan Yancy
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Lew Little
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2026)
William L. Garwood Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Mary Yancy (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about ECG Foundation
How much does ECG Foundation give each year?
ECG Foundation gave $262K across 43 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $216K across 44 grants.
What is ECG Foundation's typical grant size?
ECG Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,093, across 43 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ECG Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does ECG Foundation give grants?
ECG Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (36 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does ECG Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on ECG Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (43 grants).
Who are ECG Foundation's largest grantees?
ECG Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country ($25,000), Austin Travis County Integral Care ($20,000) and Planned Parenthood ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is ECG Foundation?
ECG Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $274K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ECG Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ECG Foundation?
The filing names Bank of America Texas Trust Division as the contact and says forms may be obtained from the named person. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ECG Foundation's EIN?
ECG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2418070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). ECG Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ecg-foundation-morg_f4226fe62fa64d43a1f7652d0fb07dbc
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