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Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Paducah, Kentucky  ·  EIN 396786592  ·  Private foundation

Based in Paducah, Kentucky, Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust has awarded $77.2M across 850 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$7.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$213.3M
Total assets
850
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust funds

Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education, libraries & literacy, sports & recreation.

EducationLibraries & LiteracySports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
FAITH, HUMAN NEEDS, FAMILY, EDUCATION, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
Chicago, IL$3.2M2022
Baptist Health Foundation Paducah
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL CANCER CARE CENTER
Paducah, KY$3.0M2017
Lifeline Recovery Center Inc
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Paducah, KY$2.5M2024
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
FAITH, HUMAN NEEDS, FAMILY, EDUCATION, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
Chicago, IL$1.9M2023
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
FAITH, HUMAN NEEDS, FAMILY, EDUCATION, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
Chicago, IL$1.8M2018
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater No
CAPITAL & PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$1.5M2024
God's Pit Crew
CAPITAL & PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
Danville, VA$1.3M2024
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
FAITH, HUMAN NEEDS, FAMILY, EDUCATION, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
Chicago, IL$1.1M2020
Regional Food Bank of Northeast Florida
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
Jacksonville, FL$1.1M2023
Support Our Aging Religious Inc
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$1.0M2023
Mayo Clinic
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Rochester, MN$1.0M2023
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater No
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$1.0M2023
God's Pit Crew
PROJECT SUPPORT
Danville, VA$1.0M2023
Catholic Relief Services Inc
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2024
Support Our Aging Religious Inc
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
Silver Spring, MD$1.0M2024

Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.2M
2018$5.1M
2020$7.4M
2022$15.7M
2023$19.9M
2024$22.8M

How to apply for funding from Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

From Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATION DEADLINES AND OTHER RELATED TIMELINES ARE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE: WWW.ECKSTEINCHARITY.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at ecksteincharity.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Does Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust fund?
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, Baptist Health Foundation Paducah, Lifeline Recovery Center Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust give in grants?
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust reported $7.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $77.2M over 850 grants.
Where is Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust located?
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust is based in Paducah, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 396786592.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust'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 Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.