Also known as: John Eckel Jr Foundation · Jr Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 272818091) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, John R Eckel Jr Foundation reported 25 grants totaling $954,700 to 20 organizations across 3 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $100,000 to Menil Foundation Inc.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Menil Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | $209,700 |
| Orange Show Foundation | Houston, TX | $125,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | $100,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $75,000 |
| Genesys Works | Houston, TX | $60,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Lawndale Art and Performance Center | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | Houston, TX | $40,000 |
| Project Row Houses | Houston, TX | $40,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | $30,000 |
| FotoFest Inc | Houston, TX | $25,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | $25,000 |
| New Group Inc | New York, NY | $25,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | $25,000 |
| ProUnitas Inc | Houston, TX | $20,000 |
| Artadia | Brooklyn, NY | $15,000 |
| Astrodome Conservancy | Houston, TX | $10,000 |
| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council | Galveston, TX | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast-A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts | Houston, TX | $10,000 |
| The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Inc | Florham Park, NJ | $10,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
