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Ecolab Foundation

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411372157  ·  Private foundation

Based in St Paul, Minnesota, Ecolab Foundation has awarded $32.5M across 71 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Blackbaud Giving Fund. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$9.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.6M
Total assets
71
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ecolab Foundation funds

Ecolab Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, higher education, k-12 education.

Disaster Relief & Emergency AidHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include black communities.

black communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ecolab Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Blackbaud Giving Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$7.9M2024
Blackbaud Giving Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$7.3M2022
Blackbaud Giving Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$6.8M2023
Blackbaud
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Charleston, SC$2.3M2020
Yourcause
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Wilmington, MN$1.4M2020
Blackbaud
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Charleston, SC$756K2020
University of Minnesota Foundation
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Minneapolis, MN$643K2020
University of Minnesota Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$533K2024
University of Minnesota Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$393K2023
Greater Twin Cities United Way
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Minneapolis, MN$350K2020
Yourcause
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Wilmington, MN$345K2020
Blackbaudyourcause
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Charleston, SC$312K2020
World Emergency Relief
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Dimas, CA$300K2023
Yourcause
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Wilmington, MN$275K2020
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Washington, DC$250K2020

Ecolab Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$9.3M
2022$7.3M
2023$7.5M
2024$8.5M

How to apply for funding from Ecolab Foundation

From Ecolab Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“DECEMBER 1”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Ecolab Foundation

Does Ecolab Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Ecolab Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Ecolab Foundation fund?
Ecolab Foundation's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Recent recipients include Blackbaud Giving Fund, Blackbaud Giving Fund, Blackbaud Giving Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ecolab Foundation give in grants?
Ecolab Foundation reported $9.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.5M over 71 grants.
Where is Ecolab Foundation located?
Ecolab Foundation is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411372157.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ecolab Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ecolab Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.