Program areas at ECF
Financial and Strategic Resources - The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) provides a holistic approach to visioning, planning and financial resource development for Episcopal organizations and services and support including endowment management, planned giving, and stewardship consultation. These programs help congregations identify goals and raise resources to enhance and grow their local ministries and their wider mission.
Adaptive Ministries - The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) understands that church leaders must be fully equipped with effective resources. ECF's comprehensive visioning, training and information resources help empower lay and ordained leaders with the tools they need to strengthen and grow their congregations, including publications, web-based resources (ECF Vital Practices), and other collaborative leadership initiatives. ECF consulting services assist dioceses and congregations in making strategic decisions in a practical and spiritually grounded way. Additionally, through the Fellowship Partners program, ECF supports Episcopal scholars leaders pursuing advanced academic degrees and individuals involved in transformational ministries.
Who funds Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for ECF
| Revenues | FYE 12/2024 | FYE 12/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $848,148 | $614,880 | 37.9% |
| Program services | $1,550,940 | $1,305,504 | 18.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,216,220 | $1,519,676 | 45.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $586,375 | $12,511,055 | -95.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $5,201,683 | $15,951,115 | -67.4% |
Organizations like ECF
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| American Baptist Foundation | 501(c)(3) | East Norriton, PA | $11,098,841 |
| Cabrini Mission Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $6,703,100 |
| The Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $5,970,261 |
| Catholic Legacy Foundation of Acadiana | 501(c)(3) | Lafayette, LA | $3,519,895 |
| The Fuller Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Pasadena, CA | $8,141,876 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo | 501(c)(3) | Sylvania, OH | $6,611,638 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $14,685,439 |
| The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida | 501(c)(3) | Orlando, FL | $8,384,434 |
| Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County | 501(c)(3) | Fort Worth, TX | $3,441,432 |
| The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $6,749,250 |
Data update history
April 2, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 15, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 20, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
ReligionCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationFunds one specific organizationReligiousChristianOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsOperates internationallyEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 475 Riverside Dr 750
- New York, NY 10115
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- New York County, NY
- Website URL
- ecf.org/Â
- Facebook page
- EpiscopalFoundationÂ
- Twitter profile
- @epischfdtnÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-1776448
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1949
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- X11: Religion-Related Single Organization Support
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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