ECMC Foundation
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ECMC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $60.1 million in grants to 799 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in connecting with ECMC Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ECMC Foundation is a grantmaking foundation focused on improving higher education and career success among underserved populations through evidence-based innovation.
Cause Areas
1
Educational management
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ECMC EDUCATION INC
$33M
7%
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
$13.4M
3%
ECMC GROUP INC
$13M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
198
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ECMC Foundation?
No. ECMC Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ECMC Foundation give?
ECMC Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Minnesota, and California. 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 ECMC Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ECMC Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ECMC Foundation make each year?
In 2024, ECMC Foundation awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $60.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ECMC Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, ECMC Foundation awarded grants to about 800 grantees. Recent grantees include ECMC EDUCATION INC, EDUCATIONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, and ECMC GROUP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ECMC Foundation?
ECMC Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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