Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation
The Willard L. and Ruth P. Eccles Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada, established to continue the charitable legacy of Willard Eccles. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is managed and directed by the descendants of its namesake.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.2M
+12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+11.3% YoY
Grant Count
49
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-4.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations serving the Western United States with an emphasis on Oregon. The foundation's mission centers on supporting organizations that have demonstrated commitment to:
- Care and stewardship of the natural world
- Animal welfare
- Education of children
- Basic scientific research directed to both medical and non-medical pursuits
The foundation's charter provides flexibility to meet wide-ranging societal needs. Major areas of interest also include:
- Education
- Preservation of the environment
- Social service needs
- Basic sciences
- Healthcare for the underserved
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes the Western United States with particular emphasis on Oregon. Additional focus areas include Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $18,208,819 (2024)
- Total Giving: $1,180,000 (2024)
- Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as 501(c)(3) since October 2014
- EIN: 47-6330351
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,208,819 | $16,224,502 | $16,423,910 |
| Revenue | $3,335,337 | $1,034,653 | $629,180 |
| Expenses | $1,449,775 | $1,299,771 | $1,347,098 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,357,951 | $1,226,953 | $1,279,881 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,262,741 | $975,124 | $569,746 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,344,268 | $1,183,013 | $1,201,297 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN COIT GOSS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| EMILY COIT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID COIT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HOLLY COIT | ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEGAN ANN SCHULDT | ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STUART GOSS | ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN COIT | ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PEGINE E GRAYSON | FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Eccles family foundations announced a landmark $110 million gift to the University of Utah for the School of Medicine, earning naming rights to the institution.
$110 million gift from Eccles family earns naming rights to school of medicineSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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