Paul And Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, particularly in education, community development, and health initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community resources through donations, capital campaigns, and sponsorships for events that promote cultural heritage and youth development. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions, health charities, and community organizations, with a notable focus on local initiatives. It has a strong emphasis on historical preservation and cultural enrichment, as evidenced by its funding for historical collection pledges and community events.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established California-based nonprofits (largely in San Diego County) running capital campaigns, event sponsorships, scholarship programs, or community/education/health initiatives with existing local relationships.
Good Fit
- • Located in the foundation’s local service area (San Diego County / Encinitas / San Marcos area).
- • Seeking support for a capital campaign, gala/event sponsorship, or scholarships.
- • Has an existing relationship or referral from a current grantee or community leader.
- • Organizational size and budget consistent with past recipients (ability to manage gifts in the $3K–$40K range).
Geography
Observed grants in both years were 100% to California organizations, concentrated in San Diego County cities such as Encinitas and San Marcos, indicating a narrow local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made 11 distinct grants in the latest year (17 in the prior year) across education, community, cultural and health organizations, showing a moderate variety of independent recipients even though dollars are heavily concentrated among the top five.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected organizations and, across two observed years, the most recent year shows zero new recipients and full recurrence of prior grantees, which strongly suggests limited realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
