IMPACT FIRST
The Edward Charles Foundation Team puts impact first. While we are experts in the many facets of philanthropy, impacting lives and communities is at the heart of all we think and do. Philanthropy isn’t a part of what we do, it’s ALL we do.
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.””
We have overseen and administered the distribution of over 35 million dollars of charitable giving.
We and our clients have orchestrated over 10 mission trips around the world.
We have incubated over 400 charitable projects since inception.
Our Team has over 50 years of experience in the sector.
We have counseled over 500 new and experienced philanthropists on charitable giving and impact.
We have overseen and administered over 400 charitable initiatives.
Our Services
Maintaining separate and independent bank accounts for each client. Additionally, our clients have 24/7 viewing access to their accounts through the Proprietary ECF Client Dashboard.
Issuing all checks, wires, and ACH every Thursday. Submission requests are due on Wednesdays at 2 PM (PST).
Monitoring all income and funds. We also notify clients when significant contributions are received.
Distributing all charitable receipts every month.
Providing every client with a profit-and-loss statement every month, year-to-date, as well as a balance sheet - all prepared within 15 days of the close of the month.
Processing all payrolls and 1099s for all clients.
Reporting all income of the Fund on its IRS Form 990 annual tax return.
Using two online portals to receive donations on behalf of each client. Funds are deposited based on the timelines of each processor.
Storing each client's backup and accounting data in a secure Cloud.
Other than following the agreement between ECF and the client, bringing in charitable funds, and doing their good work, the client has no other responsibilities.