Erol Foundation US
Preselected recipients only
Erol Foundation US is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $813,992 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $220,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$813,992
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$351,896
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $726,237 the year before.
86% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $726,237 | 9 | $320,315 |
| 2024 | $813,992 | 22 | $351,896 |
How to apply
Erol Foundation US says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Erol Foundation US funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $437,992 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $140,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $32,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $16,000 |
| New York | 1 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hill Foundation | General support | $220,000 |
| Eastern Woodland Lacrosse | General support | $140,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Yale University | General support - yale school of environment | $50,000 |
| Communities for A Better Environment | General support | $40,327 |
| Western Regional Advocacy Project | General support | $28,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Alleghenies | General support | $25,000 |
| Redford Center Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| California Environmental Justice Alliance | General support | $20,000 |
| Deep South Center for Environmental Justice | General support | $20,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Jobs With Justice San Francisco | General support | $20,000 |
| Kyes Climate Action Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| The Pachamama Alliance | General support | $20,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | General support | $16,000 |
| Magnolia Tree Earth Center of Bedford Stuyvesant Inc | General support | $13,000 |
| San Francisco Housing Action Coalition | General support | $13,000 |
| The Descendants Project | General support | $12,000 |
| The Hack Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Broadleaf Health and Education Alliance | General support | $5,000 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network | General support | $1,665 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Halley
- Sebastien Lepinard
- Jill Kauffman Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Erol Foundation US accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erol Foundation US give?
$813,992 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Erol Foundation US?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Halley (President/Director), Sebastien Lepinard (Treasurer/Director) and Jill Kauffman Johnson (Secretary/Managing Director/Director).
What does Erol Foundation US fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.