Eckburg Foundation Inc
Eckburg Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Sheboygan, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $959K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $51K. Net investment income was $81K.
Eckburg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eckburg Foundation Inc gave $51K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $51K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $51,382
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $51,382
- Median grant
- $51,382
- Total assets
- $958,693
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
Who Eckburg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Wisconsin - Board of Regents ($51K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin - Board of Regents Madison, WI | Operational Support | $51,382 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $958,693 | $92,825 | $67,772 | $51,382 | 1 | $81,259 | $47,779 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eckburg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eckburg Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer Williams, President on the 2020 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jennifer Williams
President
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wells Fargo Bank WI NA
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$13K (2020)
Kathryn Vandenbosch
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Scott
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. Allan Voss Attorney
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $13K, to Wells Fargo Bank WI NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Eckburg Foundation Inc
How much does Eckburg Foundation Inc give each year?
Eckburg Foundation Inc gave $51K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Eckburg Foundation Inc?
Eckburg Foundation Inc reported $959K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $93K.
What is Eckburg Foundation Inc?
Eckburg Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Sheboygan, WI. It holds $959K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Eckburg Foundation Inc operate?
Eckburg Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Eckburg Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Eckburg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eckburg Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eckburg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1837809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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