ECW Giving Foundation Inc
ECW Giving Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Westborough, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations whose stated missions address children’s education, well-being, and support.
ECW Giving Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: ECW Giving Foundation Inc gave $132K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,000
- -45.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,765
- -45.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $46,957
- -40.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ECW Giving Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Technology Drive, Westborough, MA 01581
Phone: (508) 475-0450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ECW Giving Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make an Impact Foundation Inc ($32K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 103 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (42%), North Carolina (24%), Texas (11%), the District of Columbia (8%), and Pennsylvania (4%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ECW Giving Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2025) to $485K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make an Impact Foundation Inc Davidson, NC | Charity | $32,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust Boston, MA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Family Movement Dorchester, MA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Inc Boston, MA | Charity | $10,000 |
| SOS Children's Villages -USA Inc Washington, DC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation Inc Northbridge, MA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Texas Advocacy Project Austin, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Miracle Foundation Inc Austin, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Horizons for Youth Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,957 | $100,238 | $132,772 | $132,000 | 17 | $132,000 | — | $2,409 |
| 2024 | $79,491 | $104,380 | $243,551 | $242,500 | 17 | $242,500 | $3,329 | $7,560 |
| 2023 | $220,734 | $505,696 | $449,771 | $447,000 | 26 | $447,000 | $2,925 | $9,832 |
| 2022 | $162,737 | $1,574 | $347,848 | $341,500 | 23 | $341,500 | — | $20,006 |
| 2021 | $509,111 | $1,000,524 | $491,513 | $485,000 | 20 | $485,000 | — | $25,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ECW Giving Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Make an Impact Foundation says it promotes children’s education and well-being, while Junior Achievement of Greater Boston says it prepares young people through financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship education. Children’s Literacy Initiative describes its work as helping school leaders and teachers improve instruction so children can become readers, writers, and thinkers.
Other 2025 recipients describe work supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing (Central Institute for the Deaf), children in foster care (Rise Above Foundation), and children in homeless or low-income situations (Cradles to Crayons). Horizons for Youth says it provides education-rooted resources in partnership with children’s families and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $132,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $32,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported grant was $32,000 to Make an Impact Foundation in Davidson, North Carolina. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust and $10,000 each to Family Movement and Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston.
Additional 2025 grants included $5,000 each to Junior Achievement of Greater Boston, Children’s Literacy Initiative, Central Institute for the Deaf, Rise Above Foundation, The Miracle Foundation, Cradles to Crayons, and Horizons for Youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Speyer as president and director; Rakhee Langer as clerk and director; Kimberly Rodrigues as director; and Nainil Chheda as director and treasurer.
ECW Giving Foundation Inc is led by Mark Speyer, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Speyer
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kimberly Rodrigues
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nainil Chheda
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rakhee Langer
Clerk & Director
Director → Clerk & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Gittins (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nisha Bawa (2021) — Clerk & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 ECW Giving Foundation Inc
How much does ECW Giving Foundation Inc give each year?
ECW Giving Foundation Inc gave $132K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $243K across 17 grants.
What is ECW Giving Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
ECW Giving Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,765, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does ECW Giving Foundation Inc give grants?
ECW Giving Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (24%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does ECW Giving Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on ECW Giving Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are ECW Giving Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
ECW Giving Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Make an Impact Foundation Inc ($32,000), Boston Children's Hospital Trust ($15,000) and Family Movement ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is ECW Giving Foundation Inc?
ECW Giving Foundation Inc reported $47K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ECW Giving Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ECW Giving Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ECW Giving Foundation Inc's EIN?
ECW Giving Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4094998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does ECW Giving Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). ECW Giving Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ecw-giving-foundation-inc-morg_9dba40bed9fa40739f407ef89c9ec38b
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