RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
Paducah, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
39-6786592
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Paducah, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
39-6786592
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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The RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST is a 501(c)3 organization that has paid out a total of $22.8 million in grants to 261 grantees in 2024, with a significant focus on Kentucky, New York, and Wisconsin. The Trust is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding, particularly in the area of scholarships and financial aid.
Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC
$12M
12%
Baptist Health Foundation Paducah Inc
$3.8M
4%

Support Our Aging Religious Inc
$3.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
183
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST?
Yes. RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST give?
RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, New York, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 180 grants, totaling nearly $22.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC, Baptist Health Foundation Paducah Inc, and Support Our Aging Religious Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting RAY & KAY ECKSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST’s website.
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