The Eckmann Foundation
The Eckmann Foundation is a private foundation, based in DEL MAR, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $86K.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+1317.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$194K
+372.6% YoY
About The Eckmann Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Eckmann Foundation is a private foundation, based in DEL MAR, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $86K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,439,097 | $1,220,876 |
| Revenue | $98,252 | $45,522 | $43,045 |
| Expenses | $1,189,248 | $102,571 | $87,713 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,166,185 | $91,799 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $85,992 | $34,750 | $15,478 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $67,290 | $56,387 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Eckmann Donor Advised Fund ($215,970), American Endowment Fdn Fbo Klhe ($215,684), Pnw Eckmann Family Daf ($215,677).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 28 STUDENTS VARIOUS COLLEGES DEL MAR, CA | EDUCATION | $87,500 |
| PNW ECKMANN FAMILY DAF DEL MAR, CA | CHARITABLE | $215,677 |
| ECKMANN DONOR ADVISED FUND DEL MAR, CA | CHARITABLE | $215,970 |
| HAYS CHARITABLE FUND DEL MAR, CA | CHARITABLE | $215,677 |
| POWELL FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND DEL MAR, CA | CHARITABLE | $215,677 |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FDN FBO KLHE DEL MAR, CA | CHARITABLE | $215,684 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES K ECKMANN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| HELEN L ECKMANN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KARA POWELL | DIRECTOR | — | $500 |
| DAVID POWELL | DIRECTOR | — | $500 |
| MATTHEW J ECKMANN | DIRECTOR | — | $500 |
| SHANNON ECKMANN | DIRECTOR | — | $500 |
| LAURA GALLOWAY | DIRECTOR | — | $500 |
| KEITH GALLOWAY | DIRECTOR | — | $2,000 |
| JAMES B HAYS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Eckmann Foundation operate?
The Eckmann Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does The Eckmann Foundation award?
In 2022, The Eckmann Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $194K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Eckmann Foundation's EIN?
The Eckmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0323974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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