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Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
Ray Eckstein created the foundation in 2005. The trust operates as a private foundation with grant-making focused on education and Catholic-affiliated causes.
Overview
Ray Eckstein created the foundation in 2005. The trust operates as a private foundation with grant-making focused on education and Catholic-affiliated causes. The foundation allocates across private equity and real estate credit. Confirmed holdings include Broad Street Real Estate Credit Partner III Offshore LP and L.P., and Cadre Access Offshore LP. Positions extend to public equities such as Alphabet Inc. and corporate bonds from Santander UK Group Holdings PLC. Geographic exposure covers the United States and global markets through Goldman Sachs-managed vehicles. Assets total $457 million. The trust lists RBC Wealth Management as investment advisor since 2018 and Goldman Sachs since 2015. John P. Eckstein also serves as Executive Chairman of Redwood Holdings. No additional offices are recorded. The trust structure ties directly to the Eckstein family operating company. Trustees include family members who oversee both the foundation and Marquette Transportation Company interests. This creates a direct link between the original business and philanthropic deployment.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
2005
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Paducah
Corporate office
Paducah, KY, United States
Principals
John P. Eckstein
Trustee
Joseph P. Eckstein
Trustee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust?
John P. Eckstein and Joseph P. Eckstein serve as trustees. RBC Wealth Management acts as investment advisor.
Does the trust participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
What asset classes appear in the portfolio?
Holdings include private equity, real estate credit, and public equities such as Alphabet Inc.
Which regions receive grant funding?
Grants focus on Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Florida.
How is the trust related to Marquette Transportation Company?
Marquette Transportation Company supplied the original wealth and remains linked through family ownership via Redwood Holdings.
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