Echo Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 85-3538325
Foundation Overview
Based in Lynden, WA, Echo Foundation has awarded 86 grants totaling $16,595,720 to organizations in Washington, District of Columbia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 21 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
88% of all grants are concentrated in Washington, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Bellingham (41%), Lynden (16%), Pasco (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1083% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (44%). 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 Echo Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | $773,720 | Bellingham, WA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Grace Kitchen | $10,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Support Programs To Foster Skills And Create Jobs For Women Survivors Of Trafficking, Addiction, Homelessness, And Poverty. | 2024 |
| Historic Whidbey | $25,000 | Coupeville, WA, US | To Support The Restoration Of The Haller House, A Historic Landmark, In Coupeville, Wa | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Mission | $10,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support The Building Campaign For The Mission's New Homeless Shelter | 2024 |
| Mt Baker Rotary Foundation | $15,000 | Lynden, WA, US | To Provide Funds For Lynden City Parks And A Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Only 7 Seconds | $7,500 | Lynden, WA, US | Funding Designated For Lynden High School's Only 7 Seconds Program Which Addresses Loneliness In Teenagers By Encouraging And Empowering Individuals & Partners To Connect With Others Who Matter In Their Lives. | 2024 |
| Tri City Union Gospel Mission | $1,000,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Provide Support For Food And Shelter For Low-income And Homeless Individuals In Pasco, Wa | 2024 |
| Whatcom Community Foundation | $1,000,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Provide Funding For The Meridian School District Early Learning Center | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Providing Meals In Response To Humanitarian, Climate, And Community Crises | 2024 |
| Camp Rooted | $10,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | To Support A Camp Focused On Strengthening Sibling Relationships | 2024 |
| Cascade Public Media | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Funding Designated For Capital Improvements | 2024 |
| Grace Harvest Church | $10,000 | Moses Lake, WA, US | To Support The Rose Of Charity Drive | 2024 |
| Jansen Arts Center | $100,000 | Lynden, WA, US | To Support The Center's Mission Of Providing Opportunities For The Community To Engage With The Arts | 2024 |
| Kindred Matters | $20,000 | Salem, OR, US | To Support A Camp Focused On Strengthening Sibling Relationships | 2024 |
| Lydia Place | $10,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support The Effort To Disrupt The Cycle Of Homelessness And Nuture Healing And Belonging For Current And Future Generations | 2024 |
| Lynden Community Center | $10,000 | Lynden, WA, US | To Support The Mission Of Providing A Place And Environment For Community Members, Especially Seniors, To Experience Great Food, Friendship, And Fun | 2024 |
| Mt Baker Ffa | $7,500 | Deming, WA, US | Funding Designated For A Powder Coating Booth | 2024 |
| Partners For Schools Dba Be The One | $50,000 | Lynden, WA, US | Designated Funding For Mentor Coordinator Position | 2024 |
| Technic Training Center | $50,000 | Lynden, WA, US | Funds Designated For Training Machinery | 2024 |
| Western Washington University | $50,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support The Compass 2 Campus Program To Increase Access To Higher Education For Low-income, Black, Indigenous, And Students Of Color | 2024 |
| Whatcom Foodbank Network | $250,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families In Whatcom County | 2024 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | $50,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families In Bellingham, Wa | 2023 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | $300,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $5,000 | Maple Falls, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families Greater Whatcom County, Wa | 2023 |
| Grace Kitchen | $170,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Support Programs To Foster Skills And Create Jobs For Women Survivors Of Trafficking, Addiction, Homelessness, And Poverty. | 2023 |
| Historic Whidbey | $25,000 | Coupeville, WA, US | To Support The Restoration Of The Haller House, A Historic Landmark, In Coupeville, Wa | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Mission | $2,000,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support The Building Campaign For The Mission's New Homeless Shelter | 2023 |
| Mt Baker Rotary Foundation | $6,000 | Lynden, WA, US | To Provide Funds For Lynden City Parks And A Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Only 7 Seconds | $5,000 | Lynden, WA, US | Funding Designated For Lynden High School's Only 7 Seconds Program Which Addresses Loneliness In Teenagers By Encouraging And Empowering Individuals & Partners To Connect With Others Who Matter In Their Lives. | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Assistance Programs (Food & Shelter, Children's Programs, Disaster Relief) | 2023 |
| Tri City Union Gospel Mission | $40,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Provide Support For Food And Shelter For Low-income And Homeless Individuals In Pasco, Wa | 2023 |
| Virginia Mason Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Medical Research Through The Benroya Research Institute | 2023 |
| Whatcom Community Foundation | $875,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Resilience Fund (Flood Relief), Glenning Schoolyard Fund (Park Program) | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Relief Efforts In The Ukraine | 2023 |
| Kcts Cascade Public Media | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Funding Designated For Capital Improvements | 2023 |
| Ten Mile Chapel | $5,000 | Blaine, WA, US | Funding Designated For The Repair/replacement Of The Hvac System Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | $50,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families In Bellingham, Wa | 2023 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | $300,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $5,000 | Maple Falls, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families Greater Whatcom County, Wa | 2023 |
| Grace Kitchen | $170,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Support Programs To Foster Skills And Create Jobs For Women Survivors Of Trafficking, Addiction, Homelessness, And Poverty. | 2023 |
| Historic Whidbey | $25,000 | Coupeville, WA, US | To Support The Restoration Of The Haller House, A Historic Landmark, In Coupeville, Wa | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Mission | $2,000,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support The Building Campaign For The Mission's New Homeless Shelter | 2023 |
| Mt Baker Rotary Foundation | $6,000 | Lynden, WA, US | To Provide Funds For Lynden City Parks And A Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Only 7 Seconds | $5,000 | Lynden, WA, US | Funding Designated For Lynden High School's Only 7 Seconds Program Which Addresses Loneliness In Teenagers By Encouraging And Empowering Individuals & Partners To Connect With Others Who Matter In Their Lives. | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Assistance Programs (Food & Shelter, Children's Programs, Disaster Relief) | 2023 |
| Tri City Union Gospel Mission | $40,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Provide Support For Food And Shelter For Low-income And Homeless Individuals In Pasco, Wa | 2023 |
| Virginia Mason Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Medical Research Through The Benroya Research Institute | 2023 |
| Whatcom Community Foundation | $875,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Resilience Fund (Flood Relief), Glenning Schoolyard Fund (Park Program) | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Relief Efforts In The Ukraine | 2023 |
| Kcts Cascade Public Media | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Funding Designated For Capital Improvements | 2023 |
| Ten Mile Chapel | $5,000 | Blaine, WA, US | Funding Designated For The Repair/replacement Of The Hvac System Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | $1,200,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Assistance Programs (Food & Shelter, Children's Programs, Disaster Relief) | 2022 |
| Whatcom Community Foundation | $250,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Resilience Fund (Flood Relief), Glenning Schoolyard Fund (Park Program) | 2022 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | $5,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families In Bellingham, Wa | 2022 |
| Chuckanut Health Foundation - Mcclure Healthy Youth Initiative | $50,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support Local Youth Mental Health Initiatives | 2022 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $5,000 | Maple Falls, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families Greater Whatcom County, Wa | 2022 |
| Grace Kitchen | $10,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Support Programs To Foster Skills And Create Jobs For Women Survivors Of Trafficking, Addiction, Homelessness, And Poverty. | 2022 |
| Historic Whidbey | $10,000 | Coupeville, WA, US | To Support The Restoration Of The Haller House, A Historic Landmark, In Coupeville, Wa | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Mission | $1,000,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support The Building Campaign For The Mission's New Homeless Shelter | 2022 |
| Mobile Medics International | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | To Support The Provision Of Medical Care To Victims Of Natural Disasters And Humanitarian Crises | 2022 |
| Mt Baker Rotary Foundation | $50,000 | Lynden, WA, US | To Provide Funds For A Matching Grant To Build A Community Footbridge On A Local Trail Project | 2022 |
| Only 7 Seconds | $5,000 | Chelan, WA, US | Funding Designated For Lynden High School's Only 7 Seconds Program Which Addresses Loneliness In Teenagers By Encouraging And Empowering Individuals & Partners To Connect With Others Who Matter In Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Alaska | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | To Support Athletic Programs For Individuals With Special Needs In Alaska | 2022 |
| Tri City Union Gospel Mission | $10,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Provide Support For Food And Shelter For Low-income And Homeless Individuals In Pasco, Wa | 2022 |
| Virginia Mason Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Medical Research Through The Benroya Research Institute | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Relief Efforts In The Ukraine | 2022 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | $1,200,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Assistance Programs (Food & Shelter, Children's Programs, Disaster Relief) | 2022 |
| Whatcom Community Foundation | $250,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Resilience Fund (Flood Relief), Glenning Schoolyard Fund (Park Program) | 2022 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | $5,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families In Bellingham, Wa | 2022 |
| Chuckanut Health Foundation - Mcclure Healthy Youth Initiative | $50,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support Local Youth Mental Health Initiatives | 2022 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $5,000 | Maple Falls, WA, US | To Support Programs Providing Food To Low Income Families Greater Whatcom County, Wa | 2022 |
| Grace Kitchen | $10,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Support Programs To Foster Skills And Create Jobs For Women Survivors Of Trafficking, Addiction, Homelessness, And Poverty. | 2022 |
| Historic Whidbey | $10,000 | Coupeville, WA, US | To Support The Restoration Of The Haller House, A Historic Landmark, In Coupeville, Wa | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Mission | $1,000,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | To Support The Building Campaign For The Mission's New Homeless Shelter | 2022 |
| Mobile Medics International | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | To Support The Provision Of Medical Care To Victims Of Natural Disasters And Humanitarian Crises | 2022 |
| Mt Baker Rotary Foundation | $50,000 | Lynden, WA, US | To Provide Funds For A Matching Grant To Build A Community Footbridge On A Local Trail Project | 2022 |
| Only 7 Seconds | $5,000 | Chelan, WA, US | Funding Designated For Lynden High School's Only 7 Seconds Program Which Addresses Loneliness In Teenagers By Encouraging And Empowering Individuals & Partners To Connect With Others Who Matter In Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Alaska | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | To Support Athletic Programs For Individuals With Special Needs In Alaska | 2022 |
| Tri City Union Gospel Mission | $10,000 | Pasco, WA, US | To Provide Support For Food And Shelter For Low-income And Homeless Individuals In Pasco, Wa | 2022 |
| Virginia Mason Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Medical Research Through The Benroya Research Institute | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Relief Efforts In The Ukraine | 2022 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | $100,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Whatcom Community Foundation | $200,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Resilience Fund (flood Relief), Glenning Schoolyard Fund (park Program) | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | Community Assistance Programs (food & Shelter, Children's Programs, Disaster Relief) | 2021 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 85-3538325 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 400 5TH ST Lynden, WA 98264-1302 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Echo Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Heidi Doornenbal |
|---|---|
| Vice President/treasurer | K Bradley Williamson |
| Secretary | Amy Seaman |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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