Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources
Founded in 2006, the Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources is a 501(c)(3) charity set up to support the global soft commodity farming communities from a social, educational and health perspective. The ecom foundation is committed to providing a sustainable relationship to ensure the social, economic, health and environmental wellbeing of rural growers, their families and communities in underdeveloped countries.
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources at a glance
In short: Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources gave $109K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,459
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,486
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $388,699
- +47.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Basicneeds US ($51K). Together the top 3 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources gives
- Giving grew 39% 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 $79K (2021) to $109K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basicneeds US Lexington, MA | Implementing a program with small holder coffee farmers to improve their productivity, and diversify their income streams through empowerment of women, youth and vulnerable populations. | $50,959 |
| Educate Denver, CO | The educate! Program, reaching all one thousand ugandan high schools, teaches a level entrepreneurship to forty five thousand students through the teacher as mentor program to transform students into entrepreneurs and community leaders, earning money and driving change. The classroom is the community itself where students start initiatives that solve the greatest challenges facing their communities. | $45,000 |
| Grounds for Health Williston, VT | We are a mission-driven, international non-profit organization, born out of and with enduring ties to the coffee industry, and focused on increasing coverage of cervical cancer prevention services. | $13,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $388,699 | $341,235 | $207,901 | $109,459 | 3 | $8,512 |
| 2023 | $262,838 | $216,790 | $197,809 | $85,410 | 3 | $5,096 |
| 2022 | $236,384 | $252,297 | $198,149 | $87,417 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $170,236 | $230,515 | $163,173 | $78,948 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $102,894 | $182,743 | $285,668 | $88,940 | 3 | — |
About Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources
Based on IRS filings
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $389K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $109K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol L. Salaiz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Esteve
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casandra Esteve
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christoph Schmoker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ines Ponzanelli Esteve
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose E. Esteve
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paola Allende
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramon M. Esteve III
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ana Cristina Yoder (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Halle (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Poncon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Henry Dunlop (2020–2023) — Board Member
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 Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources
How much does Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources give each year?
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources gave $109K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 3 grants.
What is Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources's typical grant size?
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $36,486, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources give grants?
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (41%) and Vermont (12%).
Does Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources?
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources reported $389K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $341K.
What is Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources?
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $389K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources's EIN?
Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0775179. 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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