Private foundation · EIN 41-1735062
EcoTrust
Minneapolis, MN
EcoTrust is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.03M in grants and contributions paid across 59 grants, with $4.68M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to International Planned Parenthood Federat, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Pai.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Planned Parenthood Federat | Washington, DC | General operating support | $115,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support for several chapters | $70,000 |
| Pai | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $45,000 |
| Population Media Center | South Burlington, VT | Unrestricted general operating support | $40,000 |
| EngenderHealth | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted general operating support | $35,000 |
| Ipas | Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted general operating support | $35,000 |
| Pathfinder International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $35,000 |
| Fos Feminista | New York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $35,000 |
| DKT International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $30,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $30,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Merrifield, VA | Unrestricted general operating support of several chapters | $30,000 |
| Population Services International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $30,000 |
| USA for UNFPA | New York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $30,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted general operating support and clean energy program | $26,500 |
| MN Center for Environmental Advocacy | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Trust Women Foundation | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Women On Web International Foundation | Toronto | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| Conservation International | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| Landmark Conservancy | Menomonie, WI | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| Cambridge Reproductive Health | Cambridge, MA | Directed for Women Help Women program | $20,000 |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $17,500 |
The 25 largest of 59 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$308K · 14 grants
- New York$235K · 8 grants
- Minnesota$101K · 12 grants
- Massachusetts$47.5K · 3 grants
- Montana$41K · 4 grants
- Vermont$40K · 1 grant
- Pennsylvania$35K · 1 grant
- North Carolina$35K · 1 grant
- Virginia$30K · 1 grant
- California$29.5K · 2 grants
- Wisconsin$26.5K · 3 grants
- Kansas$25K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does EcoTrust accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, EcoTrust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does EcoTrust give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,029,150 in grants and contributions paid (59 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has EcoTrust funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to International Planned Parenthood Federat (DC), $115K, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (NY), $70K, Pai (DC), $45K, Population Media Center (VT), $40K and EngenderHealth (PA), $35K.