Ehrhart Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ehrhart Family Foundation is a private foundation in Venice, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $224,972 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$224,972
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $185,673 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $223,954 | 19 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $185,673 | 18 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $224,972 | 17 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Ehrhart 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 Ehrhart Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $178,972 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $11,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venice Theatre | General | $80,000 |
| Venice Institute for Performing Art | General | $25,000 |
| Sarasota Youth Sailing | General | $24,972 |
| Institute for Justice | General | $15,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General | $11,000 |
| Vence Main Street | General | $10,000 |
| Alachua County Library District Fou | General | $8,000 |
| Sail Sarasota | General | $6,000 |
| Betty J Johnson N Sarasota Library | General | $5,000 |
| Venice Art Center | General | $5,000 |
| Venice Heritage Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $5,000 |
| Handweaver's Guild of America Fiber | General | $5,000 |
| Visible Men Academy | General | $5,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | General | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston | General | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Trammell
- Michael T Hartley
- Ann Thompson
- Carol Higman
- Mark Ehrhart
- Michael Tillman
Questions people ask
Does Ehrhart Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ehrhart Family Foundation give?
$224,972 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ehrhart Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jean Trammell (President), Michael T Hartley (Trustee), Ann Thompson (Secretary) and Carol Higman (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ehrhart Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.