The Fred & Clara Eckert Foundation for
EIN 456016766Total Given 2023–2023
$150K
1 grants · $150K avg/year
based on 1 yr of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$150K
typical big bets · $150K–$150K
grant size
0%
transactional · single-year
repeat
$39.5M
Assets (2024)
1
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JOHN HARPER
Phone
(701) 577-0270
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
INFORMAL LETTER
Restrictions
LIMITED TO NORTHWESTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND ISSUES DEALING WITH CHILDREN. THE YOUTH HOMES OPERATED BY THE FOUNDATION ARE ACTIVE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE LOCAL UNITED WAY FUND AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS SHOWN ON PART XV, LINE 3A.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $30.7M | $3.3M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $33.7M | $5.4M | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | $33.1M | $6.8M | N/A |
| 2023 | $150K | $36.2M | $5.6M | 1 |
| 2024 | N/A | $39.5M | $6.8M | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 1 grants on record
Minimum
$150K
25th Pctl
$150K
Median
$150K
Average
$150K
75th Pctl
$150K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RB
Rick Braaten
5+ yrs
Director/President
Leadership
BB
Brad Bekkedahl
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
DR
Dwight Richter
5+ yrs
Director/Sec/Treasurer
Leadership
PB
Pastor Vondell Brandt
Director
RT
Rev Winston Titus
5+ yrs
Director
SM
Sheldon McGorman
Director
JH
John Harper
5+ yrs
Faclity Administrator
BB
Brad Bekkedahl
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
RB
Rick Braaten
5+ yrs
Director/President
Leadership
DR
Dwight Richter
5+ yrs
Director/Sec/Treasurer
Leadership
RB
Rev Vondell Brandt
2 yrs
Director
RT
Rev Winston Titus
5+ yrs
Director
RM
Rev Sheldon McGorman
4 yrs
Director
JH
John Harper
5+ yrs
Faclity Administrator
RB
Rick Braaten
5+ yrs
Director/President
Leadership
BB
Brad Bekkedahl
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
DR
Dwight Richter
5+ yrs
Director/Sec/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Rev Sheldon McGorman
4 yrs
Director
RT
Rev Winston Titus
5+ yrs
Director
RB
Rev Vondell Brandt
2 yrs
Director
JH
John Harper
5+ yrs
Faclity Administrator
BB
Brad Bekkedahl
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
RB
Rick Braaten
5+ yrs
Director/President
Leadership
DR
Dwight Richter
5+ yrs
Director/Sec/Treasurer
Leadership
CW
Chris Walstad
Director
RT
Rev Winston Titus
5+ yrs
Director
RM
Rev Sheldon McGorman
4 yrs
Director
JH
John Harper
5+ yrs
Faclity Administrator
BB
Brad Bekkedahl
5+ yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
RB
Rick Braaten
5+ yrs
Director/President
Leadership
DC
Doug Crosby
Director/Sec/Treasurer
Leadership
RT
Rev Winston Titus
5+ yrs
Director
DR
Dwight Richter
5+ yrs
Director
BW
Barbara Daniels Webster
Director
RW
Rev Chris Walstad
Director
RM
Rev Sheldon McGorman
4 yrs
Director
JH
John Harper
5+ yrs
Faclity Administrator
Grants Awarded (1 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota Ministry Network | Bismarck, ND | $150,000 | FOR THE LAKEWOOD BIBLE CAMP | 2023 |