Rita & Luis Echenique | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-2531914
Foundation Overview
Based in King City, CA, Rita & Luis Echenique has awarded 105 grants totaling $1,698,142 to organizations in California. Individual grants range from $500 to $126,000, with a median award of $7,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 30 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in King City (41%), Salinas (15%), Monterey (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rita & Luis Echenique's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation | $106,500 | Monterey, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $10,000 Towards Sol Treasures, $5,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $5,000 Towards Arts Council Of Monterey County,$7,000 Towards Read To Me Project, $8,000 Towards Casa, $8,000 Towards Foundation For Monterey County Free Libraries, $7,500 Towards Seneca Family Of Agencies,$7,500 Towards Scar,$7,000 Towards Sun Street Centers, $10,000 Towards Greenfield Community Science Workshop, $4,000 Towards Legal Services For Seniors, $7,500 Towards Mcarlm,$7,000 Towards The Parenting Corporation, And $6,000 Towards Monterey College Of Law. | 2024 |
| Avila Victory Boxing Inc | $7,500 | Greenfield, CA, US | $7,500 Towards Year-round Boxing Program. | 2024 |
| The Community Food Pantry Of King C | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For Food For King City Residents. | 2024 |
| King City Boxing Club | $6,000 | King City, CA, US | $6,000 Towards Boxing Program. | 2024 |
| Dia De Los Muertos Parade | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Parade And Festival. | 2024 |
| Chispa | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $5,000 For After School Enrichment Program. | 2024 |
| Our Neighborhood Pet Project | $3,000 | Soledad, CA, US | $3,000 Towards Spay And Neuter Program. | 2024 |
| San Antonio Usd | $5,000 | Lockwood, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Science Camp. | 2024 |
| Gonzales Unified School District | $5,500 | Gonzales, CA, US | $5,500 Towards New 3-d Printers | 2024 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Providing Care For South Monterey County Families. | 2024 |
| King City In Bloom | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards The Mosaic Art Project. | 2024 |
| King City Rotary Club Foundation | $10,000 | King City, CA, US | $10,000 Towards The Youth Learning Center At The Golf Course. | 2024 |
| Monterey County Dance Foundation | $7,000 | King City, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Youth Ballet Education. | 2024 |
| Salinas Soccer Femenil | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $10,000 Towards The General Support Of The Womens Soccer League. | 2024 |
| Somoco Center For Performing Arts | $4,500 | Greenfield, CA, US | $4,500 Towards The Stanton Theatre. | 2024 |
| Community Foundation | $106,500 | Monterey, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $10,000 Towards Sol Treasures, $5,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $5,000 Towards Arts Council Of Monterey County,$7,000 Towards Read To Me Project, $8,000 Towards Casa, $8,000 Towards Foundation For Monterey County Free Libraries, $7,500 Towards Seneca Family Of Agencies,$7,500 Towards Scar,$7,000 Towards Sun Street Centers, $10,000 Towards Greenfield Community Science Workshop, $4,000 Towards Legal Services For Seniors, $7,500 Towards Mcarlm,$7,000 Towards The Parenting Corporation, And $6,000 Towards Monterey College Of Law. | 2024 |
| Avila Victory Boxing Inc | $7,500 | Greenfield, CA, US | $7,500 Towards Year-round Boxing Program. | 2024 |
| The Community Food Pantry Of King C | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For Food For King City Residents. | 2024 |
| King City Boxing Club | $6,000 | King City, CA, US | $6,000 Towards Boxing Program. | 2024 |
| Dia De Los Muertos Parade | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Parade And Festival. | 2024 |
| Chispa | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $5,000 For After School Enrichment Program. | 2024 |
| Our Neighborhood Pet Project | $3,000 | Soledad, CA, US | $3,000 Towards Spay And Neuter Program. | 2024 |
| San Antonio Usd | $5,000 | Lockwood, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Science Camp. | 2024 |
| Gonzales Unified School District | $5,500 | Gonzales, CA, US | $5,500 Towards New 3-d Printers | 2024 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Providing Care For South Monterey County Families. | 2024 |
| King City In Bloom | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards The Mosaic Art Project. | 2024 |
| King City Rotary Club Foundation | $10,000 | King City, CA, US | $10,000 Towards The Youth Learning Center At The Golf Course. | 2024 |
| Monterey County Dance Foundation | $7,000 | King City, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Youth Ballet Education. | 2024 |
| Salinas Soccer Femenil | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $10,000 Towards The General Support Of The Womens Soccer League. | 2024 |
| Somoco Center For Performing Arts | $4,500 | Greenfield, CA, US | $4,500 Towards The Stanton Theatre. | 2024 |
| Community Foundation | $73,000 | Monterey, CA, US | $8,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $10,000 Towards Sol Treasures, $7,500 Towards Girls, Inc., $7,500 Towards Arts Council Of Monterey County,$7,000 Towards Read To Me Project, $7,500 Towards Casa, $5,000 Towards Foundation For Monterey County Free Libraries, $7,500 Towards Kinship Center,$5,000 Towards Hospice Giving, And $8,000 Towards Monterey College Of Law. | 2023 |
| Avila Victory Boxing Inc | $17,900 | Greenfield, CA, US | $17,900 Towards Year-round Boxing Program. | 2023 |
| The Community Food Pantry Of King C | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For Food For King City Residents. | 2023 |
| Monterey County Rural Ag Museum | $17,500 | King City, CA, US | $7,500 Towards The Traveling Truck Outreach Program And $10,000 Towards Operations. | 2023 |
| King City Boxing Club | $6,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Boxing Program. | 2023 |
| The King City Chamber Of Commerce | $2,100 | King City, CA, US | $2,100 Towards Historical Photos Project. | 2023 |
| Dia De Los Muertos Parade | $10,000 | King City, CA, US | $10,000 Towards Parade And Festival. | 2023 |
| Chispa | $7,500 | Salinas, CA, US | $7,500 For After School Enrichment Program. | 2023 |
| Our Neighborhood Pet Project | $5,000 | Soledad, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Spay And Neuter Program. | 2023 |
| San Lucas Usd | $7,000 | San Lucas, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Steam Building Project. | 2023 |
| Sun Street Centers | $7,500 | Salinas, CA, US | $7,500 Towards Youth Homework/computer Room | 2023 |
| San Antonio Usd | $5,000 | Lockwood, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Science Camp. | 2023 |
| City Of Greenfield | $10,000 | Greenfield, CA, US | $10,000 Towards Science Workshop. | 2023 |
| Community Foundation | $81,000 | Monterey, CA, US | $8,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $10,000 Towards Sol Treasures, $8,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $7,500 Towards Arts Council Of Monterey County,$7,000 Towards Read To Me Project, $12,000 Towards South County Animal Rescue, $7,500 Towards Casa, $5,000 Towards Foundation For Monterey County Free Libraries, $8,000 Towards Kinship Center And $8,000 Towards Monterey College Of Law. | 2022 |
| Avila Victory Boxing Inc | $7,000 | Greenfield, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Year-round Boxing Program. | 2022 |
| The Community Food Pantry Of King C | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For Food For King City Residents. | 2022 |
| Greenfield Basketball Team | $7,500 | Greenfield, CA, US | $7,500 Towards Basketball Program. | 2022 |
| King City Boxing Club | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Boxing Program. | 2022 |
| The King City Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 | King City, CA, US | $2,000 Towards Kc Chamber Of Commerce Project. | 2022 |
| United Way Monterey County | $2,500 | Salinas, CA, US | $2,500 Towards United Way Project. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $81,000 | Monterey, CA, US | $8,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $10,000 Towards Sol Treasures, $8,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $7,500 Towards Arts Council Of Monterey County,$7,000 Towards Read To Me Project, $12,000 Towards South County Animal Rescue, $7,500 Towards Casa, $5,000 Towards Foundation For Monterey County Free Libraries, $8,000 Towards Kinship Center And $8,000 Towards Monterey College Of Law. | 2022 |
| Avila Victory Boxing Inc | $7,000 | Greenfield, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Year-round Boxing Program. | 2022 |
| The Community Food Pantry Of King C | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For Food For King City Residents. | 2022 |
| Greenfield Basketball Team | $7,500 | Greenfield, CA, US | $7,500 Towards Basketball Program. | 2022 |
| King City Boxing Club | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Boxing Program. | 2022 |
| The King City Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 | King City, CA, US | $2,000 Towards Kc Chamber Of Commerce Project. | 2022 |
| United Way Monterey County | $2,500 | Salinas, CA, US | $2,500 Towards United Way Project. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $81,000 | Monterey, CA, US | $8,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $10,000 Towards Sol Treasures, $8,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $7,500 Towards Arts Council Of Monterey County,$7,000 Towards Read To Me Project, $12,000 Towards South County Animal Rescue, $7,500 Towards Casa, $5,000 Towards Foundation For Monterey County Free Libraries, $8,000 Towards Kinship Center And $8,000 Towards Monterey College Of Law. | 2022 |
| Avila Victory Boxing Inc | $7,000 | Greenfield, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Year-round Boxing Program. | 2022 |
| The Community Food Pantry Of King C | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For Food For King City Residents. | 2022 |
| Greenfield Basketball Team | $7,500 | Greenfield, CA, US | $7,500 Towards Basketball Program. | 2022 |
| King City Boxing Club | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards Boxing Program. | 2022 |
| The King City Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 | King City, CA, US | $2,000 Towards Kc Chamber Of Commerce Project. | 2022 |
| United Way Monterey County | $2,500 | Salinas, CA, US | $2,500 Towards United Way Project. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $126,000 | Monterey, CA, US | $10,000 Towards Hospice, $10,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $12,000 Towards Greenfield Community Science Workshop, $20,000 Towards Sol Treasures, $10,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $10,000 Towards Arts Council Of Monterey County, $15,000 Towards Hartnell College Foundation,$8,000 Towards Read To Me Project, $7,500 Towards South County Animal Rescue, $6,000 Towards Casa, $5,000 Towards First Night Monterey, And $12,500 Towards Monterey College Of Law. | 2021 |
| Kinship Center | $8,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $8,000 Towards Family Therapy Services | 2021 |
| Monterey County Rural Ag Museum | $8,000 | King City, CA, US | $8,000 Towards Intern Exhibit Program | 2021 |
| Greenfield Little League | $10,000 | Greenfield, CA, US | $10,000 Towards Batting Cages. | 2021 |
| Salinas Valley Fair | $20,000 | King City, CA, US | $20,000 Towards Wifi Upgrades. | 2021 |
| San Antonio Union School District | $5,000 | Lockwood, CA, US | To Provide Funding For The Leveled Literacy Intervention Program. | 2020 |
| Community Foundation | $115,334 | Monterey, CA, US | $10,000 Towards Hospice, $15,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $8,000 Towards Greenfield Community Science Workshop, $15,000 Towards Sol Treasures,$8,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $8,000 Towards Mcarlm, $8,000 Towards The Kinship Center,$8,000 Towards Read To Me Project,$8,334 Towards Campaign For The Preservation Of The Mission San Antonio, $5,000 Towards South County Animal Rescue, $7,000 Towards Casa, $5,000 Towards First Night Monterey, And $10,000 Towards Monterey College Of Law. | 2020 |
| Community Food Pantry Of King City | $8,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For Food For King City Residents. | 2020 |
| King City In Bloom | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For A Mural. | 2020 |
| Monterey County Rural Ag Museum | $6,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For The "traveling Trunk Show" And Additional Staff Support. | 2018 |
| Stage Hands | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 For Materials And Supplies Needed For The Beauty And The Beast Production. | 2018 |
| San Antonio Union School District | $7,500 | Lockwood, CA, US | $7,500 Towards Science Camp. | 2018 |
| King City In Bloom | $3,000 | King City, CA, US | $3,000 Towards A Beautification Program For King City, Ca. | 2018 |
| Community Foundation | $87,833 | Monterey, CA, US | $10,000 Towards Hospice, $10,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $5,000 Towards The Arts Council, $20,000 Towards Sol Treasures,$7,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $5,000 Towards Spector Dance, $10,000 Towards The Kinship Center,$5,000 Towards Read To Me Project,$8,333 Towards Campaign For The Preservation Of The Mission San Antonio, $2,500 Towards South County Animal Rescue, And $5,000 Towards Casa | 2018 |
| San Ardo Union Elementary School | $7,500 | San Ardo, CA, US | $7,500 To The San Ardo School To Make Needed Repairs. | 2018 |
| San Lucas Union School District | $5,100 | San Lucas, CA, US | $5,100 For The Winter Program And Technology Equipment. | 2018 |
| Monterey County Dance Foundation | $10,000 | King City, CA, US | $10,000 To Go Towards Nightingale Production | 2018 |
| Community Food Pantry Of King City | $5,000 | King City, CA, US | $5,000 Towards The King City Food Pantry For Food, Rent, Utilities, Etc. | 2018 |
| Mee Memorial Service League | $20,000 | King City, CA, US | $20,000 Towards A Digital Radiography Machine For Mee Memorial Hospital. | 2018 |
| First Night Monterey | $7,500 | Monterey, CA, US | $7,500 Towards Greenfield Cultural Arts Center For Educational Workshop. | 2018 |
| California State University Montere | $5,680 | Seaside, CA, US | $5,680 To Go Towards The Purchase Of 8 Chrome Computer Notebooks For The Hartnell Teacher Pathway Program. | 2017 |
| Monterey County Rural Ag Museum | $15,500 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For The "common Ground Project", An Agricultural Project For Grammar School And High School Students. | 2017 |
| Foundation For Monterey Free Librar | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $10,000 To Go Towards The Online Tutoring Program. | 2017 |
| Campaign For Mission San Antonio | $12,500 | King City, CA, US | $12,500 Towards The Mission San Antonio Program, To Assist In Remodeling And Earthquake Retrofitting One Of The California Missions. | 2017 |
| Community Foundation | $74,500 | Monterey, CA, US | $2,500 Towards Hospice, $10,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $10,000 Towards The Arts Council, $20,000 Towards Sol Treasures,$7,000 Towards Girls, Inc., $10,000 Towards The Kinship Center,$5,000 To The Read To Me Project, And $10,000 Towards Spector Dance. | 2017 |
| Soledad Unified School District | $10,000 | Soledad, CA, US | $10,000 To Go For The Response T0 Intervention Program, Specifically For Books. | 2017 |
| San Ardo Union Elementary School | $13,000 | San Ardo, CA, US | $13,000 To The San Ardo School To Make Needed Repairs. | 2017 |
| Dr Sewan Fang | $500 | Salinas, CA, US | $500 For One Day Workshop For Stem Students. | 2017 |
| San Lucas Union School District | $3,095 | San Lucas, CA, US | $2,000 For The Paper Wing Theatre Project And $1,095 For The Steam Museum Travelling Display. | 2017 |
| Monterey County Agricultural Educat | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $5,000 To Go Towards The Farm Day Programs Put On For Elementary School Students. | 2017 |
| California State University Montere | $17,700 | Seaside, CA, US | $12,500 To Go Towards South County College Day Which Gives Students A Better Idea Of What Is Available To Them, And $5,200 Towards A Linguistics Program. | 2016 |
| Monterey County Rural Ag Museum | $10,000 | King City, CA, US | To Provide Funding For An Agricultural Project For Grammar School And High School Students. | 2016 |
| Girls Inc | $6,500 | Salinas, CA, US | $6,500 To Help Fund The South County Leadership Program Of Girls, Inc. | 2016 |
| Foundation For Monterey Free Librar | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $10,000 To Go Towards The Summer Reading Program. | 2016 |
| Campaign For Mission San Antonio | $12,500 | King City, CA, US | $12,500 Towards The Mission San Antonio Program, To Assist In Remodeling And Earthquake Retrofitting One Of The California Missions. | 2016 |
| Hartnell College | $15,000 | King City, CA, US | $15,000 Towards The South County Literacy Program. | 2016 |
| Stage Hands | $21,400 | King City, CA, US | $21,400 For Materials And Supplies Needed To Put On Plays And Other Events. | 2016 |
| San Antonio Union School District | $7,000 | Lockwood, CA, US | $7,000 Towards Science Camp. | 2016 |
| King City In Bloom | $2,000 | King City, CA, US | $2,000 Towards A Beautification Program For King City, Ca. | 2016 |
| Kinship Center | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | $10,000 Towards The Operating Costs Of The King City Child And Development Center. | 2016 |
| Community Foundation | $83,000 | Monterey, CA, US | $20,000 Towards Hospice, $10,000 Towards Rancho Cielo, $10,000 Towards The Arts Council, $18,000 Towards Sol Treasures, $10,000 Towards Youth Music Monterey, $5,000 Towards Forden Park, And $10,000 Towards Spector Dance. | 2016 |
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| EIN | 27-2531914 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 706 King City, CA 93930-0706 |
Key People (5)
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| Vice President | Becky Garcia |
|---|---|
| President | Roger Borzini |
| Director | Jane Stile |
| Secretary | Deborah Howitt |
| Director | Christopher Lopez |
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