Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation
Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation at a glance
In short: Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,500,252
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ the Teacher Catholic School ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ the Teacher Catholic School Yakima, WA | — | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,500,252 | $48,513 | $61,760 | $50,000 | 1 | $6,288 |
| 2024 | $1,365,596 | $25,712 | $54,126 | $50,000 | 1 | $5 |
| 2023 | $1,288,970 | $325,484 | $43,094 | $40,000 | 1 | $1,399 |
| 2022 | $939,597 | $79,635 | $39,015 | — | — | $17 |
| 2021 | $1,016,941 | $70,272 | $40,929 | — | — | $39 |
About Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Yakima, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation is led by Mike Schell, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Schell
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Leadon
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Degroseillier
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Register
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey McKinney
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Stillwaggon
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Remillard
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Hayes
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gery Baumgardner
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Cleaver
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Adam Hill (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Brian Roberts (2021–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Diane Young (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Janet Vorenkamp (2021–2024) — Trustee
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 Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation
How much does Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation give each year?
Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation?
Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $49K.
What is Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation?
Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Yakima, WA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation operate?
Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation's EIN?
Monsignor John A Ecker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1137067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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