Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation
The Willard L. & Ruth P. Eccles Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations serving the Western United States, with an emphasis on Oregon, supporting work related to the natural world, animal welfare, children’s education, and scientific research.
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation at a glance
In short: Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation gave $1.2M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Oregon. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,180,000
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,082
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $18,208,819
- +12.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (11 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (75% 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 Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Existing grantees may submit a letter of inquiry through the foundation’s grant process from January 1 through March 15. The foundation does not support individuals, foreign organizations, or lobbying efforts. New prospective applicants are directed to email the grants manager before applying.
- Review Cycle
- Invited letters of inquiry are due by March 15. Existing grantees are notified by June 1 whether their request is approved, advances in the process, or is denied. Applicants asked to submit a full proposal are notified of funding decisions by October 15; grants are paid by October 31.
- Deadline
- Invited letters of inquiry are due by March 15.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 W Liberty Street 890, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 686-5400
Website: https://wlrpeccles.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dovelewis Emergency Animal Hospital ($100K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 241 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus is nonprofit organizations serving the Western United States, with an emphasis on Oregon. In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon; other reported recipient states were Colorado (10%), Idaho (4%), Utah (4%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 45 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $910K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dovelewis Emergency Animal Hospital Portland, OR | Hospital Equipment | $100,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | General Operating Support Challenge Grant | $100,000 |
| Our Just Future Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Salt Lake City, UT | Early Learning Center Support | $50,000 |
| Kinship House Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Oregon Health and Sciences University Foundation Portland, OR | Pregnancy-associated breast cancer research by dr. Pepper schedin ohsu knight cancer institute | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Idaho Hailey, ID | Climate & Renewable Energy Program | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (Main Office) Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| Raphael House of Portland Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| Saving Grace Imagine Life Without Violence Bend, OR | Saving Grace General Operating Support | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,208,819 | $3,335,337 | $1,449,775 | $1,180,000 | 49 | $1,357,951 | $3,262,741 | $1,344,268 |
| 2023 | $16,224,502 | $1,034,653 | $1,299,771 | $1,060,000 | 42 | $1,226,953 | $975,124 | $1,183,013 |
| 2022 | $16,423,910 | $629,180 | $1,347,098 | $1,113,000 | 44 | $1,279,881 | $569,746 | $1,201,297 |
| 2021 | $17,221,413 | $1,104,437 | $1,178,804 | $910,000 | 50 | $1,096,204 | $1,035,492 | $1,323,171 |
| 2020 | $17,230,852 | $718,860 | $1,125,667 | $910,000 | 56 | — | $660,128 | $1,056,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support nonprofit organizations serving the Western United States, especially Oregon, that are committed to caring for and stewarding the natural world, animal welfare, children’s education, and basic scientific research in medical and non-medical fields.
Its four grantmaking areas are care and stewardship of the natural world; medical and social services for underserved people; scientific research and exploration; and education. It considers program support and expansion, challenge or matching grants, capacity building, and general operating support. It looks for programs demonstrating integrity and transparency, particularly those that address more than one area of interest.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantee work. Oregon Humane Society describes its mission as creating a more humane society in which animals are treated with compassion, kindness, and respect. Kinship House provides therapy and advocacy for children experiencing foster care and adoption in Oregon. Raphael House of Portland works to end domestic and sexual violence and support survivors. Friends of the Columbia Gorge works to protect, preserve, and steward the Gorge.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $1,180,000 through 49 grants. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $17,000.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $100,000 to DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital for hospital equipment and $100,000 to Oregon Humane Society for general operating support as a challenge grant. Other awards included $55,000 to Our Just Future for general operating support; $50,000 each to Guadalupe Center for early learning center support, Kinship House for general operating support, Oregon Health and Sciences University Foundation for breast cancer research, and The Nature Conservancy in Idaho for its climate and renewable energy program. Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, Raphael House of Portland, Saving Grace Imagine Life Without Violence, and The Contingent each received $45,000 for the purposes listed in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann Coit Goss as chair, Emily Coit as secretary, and David Coit as treasurer. Advisory committee members are Holly Coit, Megan Ann Schuldt, Stuart Goss, and Susan Coit. Pegine E. Grayson is listed as foundation administrator. The foundation’s website identifies Grayson as executive director and Kristina Hernandez as grants manager.
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation is led by Ann Coit Goss, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Coit Goss
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Coit
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Coit
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Coit
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Ann Schuldt
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pegine E. Grayson
Foundation Administrator
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Goss
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Coit
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Valerie Coit Leckenbill (2020–2022) — Advisory Committee Member
- Former: Barbara Coit Yeager (2020–2021) — Advisory Committee Member
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 Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation
How much does Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation give each year?
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation gave $1.2M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 42 grants.
What is Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation's typical grant size?
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $24,082, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation give grants?
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (21 grants), Bend, OR (8 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation's largest grantees?
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dovelewis Emergency Animal Hospital ($100,000), Oregon Humane Society ($100,000) and Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (Main Office) ($65,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation?
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support nonprofit organizations serving the Western United States, especially Oregon, that are committed to caring for and stewarding the natural world, animal welfare, children’s education, and basic scientific research in medical and non-medical fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation's EIN?
Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6330351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Willard L & Ruth P Eccles 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 September 2026.
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