EcoTrust
EcoTrust is a private non-operating foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, classified as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The foundation was established in 1993 and maintains tax-exempt status with unconditional exemption. EcoTrust operates as an independent organization and provides cash grants to charitable organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$963K
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
57
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+4.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
EcoTrust's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in available documentation.
Grantmaking
EcoTrust distributes grants to a broad range of charitable organizations. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
**: Approximately $12,506–$16,900 per organization
Average Grant
**: Approximately $12,506–$16,900 per organization
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
EcoTrust funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with primary focus areas including the District of Columbia, Minnesota, and New York. The foundation also supports organizations in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,483,775
- Total Revenue: $1,086,666
- Total Expenses: $965,667
- Total Giving: $963,300
- Expense Ratio: 107.4% of total revenue spent on programs
Historical Asset Range: $1,000,000 to $4,999,999
The foundation's most recent income shown on Form 990 falls in the $1,000,000 to $4,999,999 range, with documented income of $1,884,503 in recent filings.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Peter W Vaughan: President and primary contact for the organization
- Steven R Kruger: Also listed as contact for the organization
- Catherine Anson: Director (serves without compensation)
- Angus M Vaughan: Director (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter W Vaughan | President | 10 | — |
| Catherine Anson | Director | 1 | — |
| Angus M Vaughan | Director | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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