Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company empowers employees to make a significant impact through pooled donations. Established over 60 years ago, this employee-managed fund supports charitable organizations in communities where Boeing operates. The Potomac Region Chapter, formed in 2000, focuses on education, veterans, and low-income communities, with over 130 members contributing to the cause. Grants are available to nonprofits that align with these focus areas, fostering community engagement and support.

Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company
One of the largest employee-managed funds of its kind in the world, the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company has been empowering employees to make a greater impact by pooling their tax-deductible donations for more than 60 years. Employee-led grantmaking committees at 20 Boeing sites- provide combined employee donations to nonprofits in their communities through ECF grants.
Charitable or educational organizations can apply for grants from the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company.
The Potomac Region Employee Community Fund was formed in 2000 and was then titled as the National Capital Area ECF. The Potomac Region receives support from over 130 members in the Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland area. Boeing locations in Virginia include Arlington-Long Bridge, Chantilly, Fairfax, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, Newport News and Virginia Beach. Boeing locations in Maryland include Aberdeen, Annapolis Junction, California, Germantown and Patuxent River.
ECF focus areas
Our focus areas include:

What Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
264
Total given
$5.04M
Median grant
$12K
Range
$5,176–$320K
  • By dollars: Washington 46%, Missouri 29%, California 7%. Top recipient cities: Saint Louis, MO; Seattle, WA; Oklahoma City, OK.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Rainier Valley Food Bank · Seattle, WA

    Community support

    $320K

  • Saint Louis Zoo Association · Saint Louis, MO

    Community support

    $75K

  • Support the Enlisted Project Inc · San Diego, CA

    Community support

    $50K

  • Bonney Lake Community Resources · Bonney Lake, WA

    Community support

    $50K

  • Babies of Homelessness · Bothell, WA

    Community support

    $50K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Veteran nonprofits
  • Community services

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