Echo Foundation
Echo Foundation is a private foundation, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $47K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
-2.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+13.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Echo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Echo Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Echo Foundation is a private foundation, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $47K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,294,858 | $1,328,020 | $1,391,377 |
| Revenue | $79,876 | $41,625 | $171,585 |
| Expenses | $112,538 | $105,482 | $95,042 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $80,000 | $82,407 | $75,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $47,338 | $30,944 | $153,155 |
| Distributable Amount | $72,899 | $77,531 | $82,984 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Reynolds-finley Historical Library ($50,000), St Rose Academy ($10,000), St Rose Academy ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HER CHOICE BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| RAINBOW OMEGA EASTABOGA, AL | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| REYNOLDS-FINLEY HISTORICAL LIBRARY BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $50,000 |
| ST ROSE ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| ST ROSE ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $8,000 |
| HOLY TRINITY HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS G PAPPAS SR | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DENNIS G PAPPAS JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LLOYD ROTTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYANT ROTTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Echo Foundation?
As of 2024, Echo Foundation holds $1.3M in total assets with $80K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $80K in 2024.
Where does Echo Foundation operate?
Echo Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia.
What size grants does Echo Foundation award?
In 2024, Echo Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Echo Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Echo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Echo Foundation's EIN?
Echo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0748959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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