Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia is a private foundation based in Carlsbad, California. In 2025, it made 11 grants totaling $143,500, all to recipients in California.
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia at a glance
In short: Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia gave $144K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,500
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,045
- +42.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,984,806
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7220 Avenida Encinas 204, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: (760) 431-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California State University San Marcos Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $144K (2025) to $164K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University San Marcos Foundation San Marcos, CA | Historical Collection Pledge | $40,000 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Encinitas, CA | Roof raiser, sponsor poinsettia ball, live youth donation, and capital campaign | $26,000 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden Encinitas, CA | Sponsor Gala in the Gardens and Capital Campaign | $23,500 |
| Scripps Health Foundation Encinitas, CA | Capital Campaign Pledge and Event Sponsorship | $22,500 |
| Community Resource Center Encinitas, CA | Capital Campaign | $12,500 |
| CASA De Amparo San Marcos, CA | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm Encinitas, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Don Diego Fund Del Mar, CA | Scholarship Donation and Gala Donation | $4,000 |
| Mexican American Educational Guidance Foundation Solana Beach, CA | Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc Morro Bay, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,984,806 | $149,338 | $179,598 | $143,500 | 11 | $147,121 | $119,138 | $164,363 |
| 2024 | $3,015,066 | $146,316 | $192,735 | $155,700 | 17 | $161,962 | $116,664 | $155,168 |
| 2023 | $3,063,513 | $-232,648 | $192,285 | $157,848 | 20 | $162,704 | $61,406 | $155,890 |
| 2022 | $3,487,194 | $370,271 | $227,231 | $164,200 | 25 | $170,238 | $321,967 | $187,517 |
| 2021 | $3,345,308 | $476,310 | $224,257 | $156,700 | 29 | — | $412,192 | $176,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia reported a distributable amount of $164K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations and projects involving community services, child abuse prevention, sustainable agriculture and food justice, conservation, scholarships, health, botanical gardens, and historical collections.
Among its 2025 grantees, Community Resource Center says it helps people and families experiencing hunger, homelessness, and trauma with food, housing, and safe relationships. Casa de Amparo describes its work as child abuse prevention and services for children and families. Coastal Roots Farm says it cultivates connected communities through sustainable agriculture, food justice, and Jewish wisdom. Sustainable Conservation says it advances collaborative stewardship of California’s land, air, and water.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $143,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest grants included $40,000 to California State University San Marcos Foundation for a historical collection pledge; $26,000 to Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA for a roof raiser, Poinsettia Ball sponsorship, live youth donation, and capital campaign; $23,500 to San Diego Botanic Garden for gala sponsorship and a capital campaign; and $22,500 to Scripps Health Foundation for a capital campaign pledge and event sponsorship. Other grants included $12,500 to Community Resource Center for a capital campaign, $5,000 to Casa de Amparo for a capital campaign, and $5,000 to Coastal Roots Farm as a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Ecke III as president, Barbara Ecke Winter as secretary, Lizbeth A Ecke as vice-president, Christopher Calkins as treasurer, and Eileen Farrell as assistant treasurer/assistant secretary.
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia is led by Paul Ecke III, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Ecke III
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Ecke Winter
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Calkins
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Farrell
Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lizbeth A. Ecke
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia
How much does Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia give each year?
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia gave $144K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 17 grants.
What is Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia's typical grant size?
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,045, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia give grants?
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Encinitas, CA (5 grants) and San Marcos, CA (2 grants).
Does Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia's largest grantees?
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia's largest 2025 grantees include California State University San Marcos Foundation ($40,000), Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA ($26,000) and San Diego Botanic Garden ($23,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia?
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations and projects involving community services, child abuse prevention, sustainable agriculture and food justice, conservation, scholarships, health, botanical gardens, and historical collections. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia?
The foundation states 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 Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia's EIN?
Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3758658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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