Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Ray Eckstein created the foundation in 2005. Wealth originated from Marquette Transportation Company, a river transportation operator later held through Redwood Holdings. 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.