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The ECHO Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Washington, D.C., and Indiana, with a significant emphasis on Washington state. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the ECHO Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LIGHTHOUSE MISSION MINISTRIES
$3M
29%
Bellingham Technical College Foundation
$2.4M
23%
WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$2.3M
23%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ECHO FOUNDATION?
No. ECHO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ECHO FOUNDATION give?
ECHO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, District Of Columbia, and Indiana. 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 ECHO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ECHO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ECHO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ECHO FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ECHO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ECHO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LIGHTHOUSE MISSION MINISTRIES, Bellingham Technical College Foundation, and WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ECHO FOUNDATION?
ECHO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.