Erickson Family Foundation the
Preselected recipients only
Erickson Family Foundation the is a private foundation in Potomac, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$24,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$125,332
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $34,000 the year before.
63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,164 | 19 | $159,650 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | 18 | $136,513 |
| 2024 | $24,500 | 16 | $125,332 |
How to apply
Erickson Family Foundation the 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 Erickson Family Foundation the funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $5,500 |
| New York | 3 | $3,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General donation | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General donation | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | Solving hunger | $2,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Reliefeverywhere Inc (Care USA) | General donation | $1,000 |
| World Food Program USA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Solving hunger | $500 |
| Food Allergy Fund | Solving hunger | $500 |
| The Maryland Food Bank Inc | Solving hunger | $500 |
| National Alopecia Areata Foundation | General donation | $500 |
| Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry) | Solving hunger | $500 |
| Save the Children Action Network | General donation | $500 |
| Some Inc | Solving hunger | $500 |
| World Wild Life Fund Inc | General donation | $500 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | General donation | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth A Erickson
- John M Millkey
- John W Erickson
Questions people ask
Does Erickson Family Foundation the accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erickson Family Foundation the give?
$24,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Erickson Family Foundation the?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth A Erickson (Co-Trustee), John M Millkey (Co-Trustee) and John W Erickson (Co-Trustee).
What does Erickson Family Foundation the fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and youth programs.