The Employees Community Fund of The Boeing Company is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2018 and tax-exempt since April 2019, it is one of the largest employee-managed funds globally, with over 60 years of history empowering employees to make charitable donations. The organization proactively involves Boeing employees in supporting community services where they live and work by pooling employee donations to benefit nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
-27.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.0M
-25.4% YoY
Grant Count
264
+18.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-36.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Employees Community Fund supports nonprofit organizations focused on:
- Human services
- Education and STEM programs
- Community enrichment programs
- Veterans support
- Environmental needs
- Children's health
The fund operates through a chapter-based structure, allowing employees in different geographic regions to direct charitable giving to local causes.
Grantmaking
The fund operates multiple chapter-based grant programs including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Employees Community Fund makes grants across multiple states including:
- Missouri
- Washington
- South Carolina
- Colorado
- Alabama
- Arizona
- California
- Illinois
- New Mexico
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $4,392,900
- Total Expenses: $5,816,298
- Total Assets: $4,228,934
- Total Liabilities: $35,500
- Number of Employees: 0
Rating: The organization holds a Three-Star rating with an 87% score, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,228,934 | $5,852,332 | $8,372,818 |
| Revenue | $4,392,900 | $5,011,261 | $5,965,127 |
| Expenses | $5,816,298 | $7,607,247 | $6,717,741 |
| 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
Open Grants
15 open opportunities from Employees Community Fund
ECF of Boeing Company- Florida Space Coast Chapter Grants
EMPLOYEES COMMUNITY FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ECF of Boeing Company: Colorado Chapter Grant Program
EMPLOYEES COMMUNITY FUND
Amount
US $2,500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ECF of The Boeing Company- California: High Desert Chapter Grant Program
EMPLOYEES COMMUNITY FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rainier Valley Food Bank ($320,000), Saint Louis Zoo Association ($75,000), Support the Enlisted Project Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RAINIER VALLEY FOOD BANK SEATTLE, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $320,000 |
| SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION SAINT LOUIS, MO | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| SUPPORT THE ENLISTED PROJECT INC SAN DIEGO, CA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BONNEY LAKE COMMUNITY RESOURCES BONNEY LAKE, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BABIES OF HOMELESSNESS BOTHELL, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| EDMONDS FOOD BANK EDMONDS, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA BELLINGHAM, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| WONDERLAND CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES SHORELINE, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| EVERGREEN RECOVERY CENTERS EVERETT, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| ALTERNATIVES TO HUNGER BELLINGHAM, WA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI CARTER | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JAMIE LA PORTE | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| DEMI HANNON | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JOHN SASSAMAN | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| SHEHNAZ SPENCER | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JACOB SIMS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| KIM O'ROURKE | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Employees Community Fund continues to operate active grant programs across multiple chapters as of March 2026, with recent updates to grant opportunities in New Mexico (March 14, 2026) and Florida Ft. Walton Beach (March 1, 2026).
Trident United Way Awarded $10000 Grant from Employees ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Employees Community Fund fund?
The Employees Community Fund supports nonprofit organizations focused on: • Human services • Education and STEM programs • Community enrichment programs • Veterans support • Environmental needs • Children's health The fund operates through a chapter-based structure, allowing employees in different geographic regions to direct charitable giving to local causes.
How do I apply for a grant from Employees Community Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 262+ grants totaling $5,007,082 in 2024 • Typical award range: $5,049–$500,000 • Recent notable grants include: • Rainier Valley Food Bank: $320,000 (2024) • Saint Louis Zoo Association: $75,000 (2024) • Support the Enlisted Project: $50,000 (2024) **Grant Programs:** The fund operates multiple chapter-based grant programs including: • Colorado Chapter Grant Program • Alabama Chapter Grant Program • Arizona Chapter Grant Program • California High Desert Chapter Grant …
Where does Employees Community Fund make grants?
The Employees Community Fund makes grants across multiple states including: • Missouri • Washington • South Carolina • Colorado • Alabama • Arizona • California • Illinois • New Mexico • Florida
What size grants does Employees Community Fund award?
In 2024, Employees Community Fund awarded 264 grants totaling $5.0M — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Employees Community Fund's EIN?
Employees Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1408568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in Employees Community Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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