Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)
The Ecolab Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. It supports nonprofit programs that protect people and nature in communities where Ecolab operates, through grants and other community initiatives. The Foundation says it has contributed more than $174 million to nonprofit organizations since its inception in 1980.
Key facts about Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)
In short: Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) gave $8.5M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2.8M), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 41-1372157
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,488,389
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,829,463
- Median grant
- $533,335
- Total assets
- $24,812,120
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations apply through the Foundation’s online grant process and must fit a strategic focus area and serve the St. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Other U.S.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.8M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.5M
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.8M
+89.1% YoY
How Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s community grant program has four focus areas:
- Youth and Education: Youth development, particularly for youth who have been traditionally underserved.
- Civic & Community Development: Affordable housing, work readiness, crisis assistance and hunger relief.
- Environment & Conservation: Hands-on environmental learning and conservation, with a focus on water.
- Arts & Culture: Arts education for children and youth, museums and the performing arts.
One 2024 grantee, the University of Minnesota Foundation, describes its mission as providing stewardship for university donors through professional management and oversight of the Foundation’s assets.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported three grants totaling $8,488,389 in 2024. Those itemized grants ranged from $50,000 to $7,905,054, with a median of $533,335. The three largest listed awards were:
Review Cycle
Other U.S. regional applications are due August 31, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. Central time. St. Paul applications are closed; the cycle for 2027 grant requests is scheduled to open in early September 2026.
How to Apply
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations apply through the Foundation’s online grant process and must fit a strategic focus area and serve the St. Paul area or an eligible U.S. regional community. The Foundation lists restrictions on support for individuals; sectarian or denominational religious organizations except when funds directly benefit the entire community; loans or investments; political or lobbying organizations; industry, trade or professional association memberships; disease-specific organizations; sports or athletic programs and facilities; fundraising events or sponsorships; and private non-operating foundations.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)
Ecolab St. Paul, MN Area NPO (Non-Profit Organizations) Grant Program
Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ecolab U.S. Regional NPO (Non-Profit Organizations) Grant Program
Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Community grants support services in the St. Paul, Minnesota area or in specified U.S. regional communities where Ecolab has larger operations. The regional program lists locations in Asheville, North Carolina; Beloit, Wisconsin; City of Industry, California; Clearing and Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Ellwood City, Pennsylvania; Fresno, Garland, Irving/Fort Worth and Jersey Village, Texas; Garyville, Louisiana; Greensboro, North Carolina; Huntington, Indiana; Joliet and Naperville, Illinois; Martinsburg, West Virginia; McDonough, Georgia; and Philadelphia/King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
In its 2024 filing, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 7% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.3M (2022) to $9.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blackbaud Giving Fund ($7.9M). Together the top 3 received $8.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 74 (45%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC | General Support | $7,905,054 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $533,335 |
| Thomas Irvine Dodge Foundation Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,488,389 | 3 |
| 2023 | $7,479,978 | 5 |
| 2022 | $7,293,419 | 2 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,812,120 | $25,557,359 | $12,244,972 |
| Revenue | $8,000,000 | $21,545,775 | $8,488,709 |
| Expenses | $9,536,025 | $8,034,105 | $7,979,709 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,735,239 | $7,697,613 | $7,491,000 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Kris J. Taylor — President and Director
- Christophe Beck — Director
- Lisa Maloney-Vinz — Vice President and Director
- Catherine Loh — Treasurer
- Youhao Dong — Secretary
- David F. Duvick — Secretary
Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) is led by Kris J. Taylor, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kris J. Taylor
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christophe Beck
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Maloney-Vinz
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Loh
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Youhao Dong
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David F. Duvick (2020–2024) — Secretary · Filing note: Ended 11/2024
- Former: Michael J. Monahan (2020–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Muhammed Lasege (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Douglas M. Baker Jr. (2020) — Director
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.
Contact
Application contact: Lisa Maloney-Vinz
Mailing address: 1 Ecolab Place, St Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (651) 250-2923
Website: https://ecolab.com
Frequently asked questions about Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)
How much does Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) give each year?
Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) gave $8.5M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.5M across 5 grants.
What is Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)'s typical grant size?
Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)'s median grant in 2024 was $533,335, and its average grant was $2,829,463, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) give grants?
Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) gives mostly in South Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (7%).
Does Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)'s 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)?
Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What does Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) fund?
The Foundation’s community grant program has four focus areas: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)?
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations apply through the Foundation’s online grant process and must fit a strategic focus area and serve the St. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)'s EIN?
Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1372157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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