The Eckstein Family Foundation
The Eckstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing lists $120,000 in grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Arizona, California, and Washington, DC.
The Eckstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eckstein Family Foundation gave $120K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Arizona. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $2,426,311
- +19.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eckstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 West Hayward Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone: (602) 351-8180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eckstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ASU Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 36 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 38% to recipients in California, and 6% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Eckstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2021) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Pomona College Claremont, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Hillel at Claremont Colleges Claremont, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Washington, DC | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Xico Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Arizona Civil Liberties Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,426,311 | $113,685 | $126,387 | $120,000 | 10 | $120,000 | $107,298 | $111,115 |
| 2023 | $2,029,262 | $120,441 | $120,936 | $113,609 | 12 | $113,609 | $113,114 | $95,108 |
| 2022 | $1,845,171 | $57,731 | $119,150 | $114,300 | 4 | $114,300 | $52,881 | $94,795 |
| 2021 | $2,093,442 | $112,194 | $90,187 | $85,512 | 7 | $85,512 | $96,119 | $89,317 |
| 2020 | $1,684,428 | $151,397 | $89,514 | $87,500 | 3 | — | $149,383 | $71,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eckstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes higher education, legal advocacy, Jewish community relations, Latino and Indigenous arts and culture, and hospice care.
For example, Pomona College describes educating students in a diverse residential community rooted in Southern California with a global orientation. The Jewish Community Relations Council says it fosters education, dialogue, and advocacy and advances justice, compassion, and equity. The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest describes its work as promoting government accountability and protecting Arizonans’ legal rights. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law says it uses legal advocacy to pursue racial justice. Xico describes advancing the visibility and appreciation of Latino and Indigenous culture through artistic expression. Hospice of the Valley describes its work as bringing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $120,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $8,500.
The largest grants included $30,000 to ASU Foundation and $30,000 to Pomona College; $15,000 to Hillel at Claremont Colleges; $10,000 each to the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest and the Jewish Community Relations Council; and $7,000 to the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Other recipients were Xico ($5,500), Arizona Civil Liberties Foundation ($5,000), Hospice of the Valley ($5,000), and Jewish Family & Children’s Service ($2,500). The filing lists each grant purpose as “charitable.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul F. Eckstein as president, John D. Eckstein as vice president, Florence N. Eckstein as treasurer, and Diane N. Eckstein as secretary.
The Eckstein Family Foundation is led by Paul F. Eckstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul F. Eckstein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane N. Eckstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Florence N. Eckstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John D. Eckstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Eckstein Family Foundation
How much does The Eckstein Family Foundation give each year?
The Eckstein Family Foundation gave $120K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114K across 12 grants.
What is The Eckstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eckstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $12,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eckstein Family Foundation give grants?
The Eckstein Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (38%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants) and Claremont, CA (2 grants).
Does The Eckstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Eckstein Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Eckstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eckstein Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ASU Foundation ($30,000), Pomona College ($30,000) and Hillel at Claremont Colleges ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eckstein Family Foundation?
The Eckstein Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eckstein Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes higher education, legal advocacy, Jewish community relations, Latino and Indigenous arts and culture, and hospice care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eckstein Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eckstein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Eckstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1048265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Eckstein Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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