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John R Eckel Jr Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 272818091  ·  Private foundation

John R Eckel Jr Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $34.5M in assets. This page documents the 121 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for John R Eckel Jr Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$34.5M
Total assets
121
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John R Eckel Jr Foundation funds

John R Eckel Jr Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureEducationLibraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John R Eckel Jr Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Underwriting for 2017 dinner, capital campaign, and acquisition of art
Houston, TX$1.2M2017
Menil Foundation Inc
Menil Collection's acquisition of artwork (Ellsworth Kelly, Menil Curve 2015,30th Anniversary Ball, and general support
Houston, TX$750K2017
Menil Foundation Inc
Capital and Endowment Campaign / Operating support
Houston, TX$700K2020
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Capital campaign / acquisition of modern and contemporary decorative arts / operating support
Houston, TX$600K2020
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Annual fund, annual design acquisitions, and capital campaign
Houston, TX$600K2018
Columbia University
John R Eckel, Jr Professorship of Financial Economics Fund
New York, NY$500K2018
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Capital Campaign
Houston, TX$500K2022
Columbia University
John R. Eckel, Jr. Professorship of Financial Economics Fund
New York, NY$500K2017
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Capital Campaign
Houston, TX$500K2023
Menil Foundation Inc
Acquisition of artwork, capital campaign, and general support
Houston, TX$426K2018
Menil Foundation Inc
Capital and Endowment Campaign
Houston, TX$300K2022
Whitney Museum of American Art
David Hammons public art project/ Exhibitions in the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Gallery
New York, NY$150K2020
Whitney Museum of American Art
Exhibition support
New York, NY$125K2018
Elton John Aids Foundation
October 2018 Enduring Visionary Fundraiser
New York, NY$100K2018
Whitney Museum of American Art
Toward the Eckel Gallery Exhibition Program
New York, NY$100K2022

John R Eckel Jr Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.8M
2018$1.9M
2020$1.8M
2022$1.7M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from John R Eckel Jr Foundation

John R Eckel Jr Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about John R Eckel Jr Foundation

Does John R Eckel Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
John R Eckel Jr Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does John R Eckel Jr Foundation fund?
John R Eckel Jr Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Menil Foundation Inc, Menil Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John R Eckel Jr Foundation give in grants?
John R Eckel Jr Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.8M over 121 grants.
Where is John R Eckel Jr Foundation located?
John R Eckel Jr Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 272818091.
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About this profile. This page is built from John R Eckel Jr 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 John R Eckel Jr Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.