Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation
The Willard L. and Ruth P. Eccles Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations serving the Western United States (with an emphasis on Oregon), focusing on care and stewardship of the natural world, animal welfare, education, and scientific research.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit based in the Western United States (particularly Oregon) working in animal welfare, environmental conservation, education, or scientific research that seeks general operating or program support and can meet a Foundant LOI submission window.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or program impact in Oregon or elsewhere in the Western U.S.
- • Mission aligned with animal welfare, stewardship of the natural world, education, or scientific research.
- • Requests for general operating support, challenge grants, capital projects, or program support in the foundation's funding ranges ($5k–$150k observed).
- • Capacity to submit a short LOI via Foundant during the stated submission window and to respond to a selective outreach process.
- • A track record of impact or partnerships visible to the foundation’s advisory/management contacts.
Geography
Grants span seven states but are regionally focused: about 75% of dollars supported organizations in Oregon, consistent with a Western U.S. emphasis rather than a national program.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 46 distinct grantees receiving 49 grants, with a wide range of independent charities supported across animal welfare, conservation, education, health, and community services.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—25 new recipients (≈54%) in the latest year—so new entrants have been funded; however the foundation’s stated 'preselected' application approach and use of an access-coded LOI process suggest admission is selective rather than an open unsolicited intake.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
