The Egerter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Egerter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $590,500 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$590,500
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$13,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $541,260 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $439,025 | 71 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $541,260 | 53 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $590,500 | 48 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
The Egerter Family Foundation 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.
What The Egerter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 32 | $437,000 |
| Wyoming | 6 | $56,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Allies for Community Business Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Build Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cara Program | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Genesys Works | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Refugeeone | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Josselyn Center NFP | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Weta | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Youth Guidance | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bernard P Floriani Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Christopher House | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Doug Coombs Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Duke University | Financial Aid Fund | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jackson Hole Community Housing | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Stanford University | The Stanford Fund | $15,000 |
| Urban Initiatives Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Growing Home Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Hole Food Rescue Corp | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Resurrection Project | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation | Marianne Roscher Egerter Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Between Friends | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Evanston Scholars | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Focus | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| First in Family Jackson Hole | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean Andrew Egerter
- Laura A Egerter
Questions people ask
Does The Egerter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Egerter Family Foundation give?
$590,500 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.
Who runs The Egerter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dean Andrew Egerter (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) and Laura A Egerter (Dir, VP).
What does The Egerter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.