Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $465,300 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $21,375 and the largest $51,750. 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$465,300
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$21,375
- Largest grant$51,750
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $144,000 | 8 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 7 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $465,300 | 16 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust 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 Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $138,000 |
| New York | 4 | $86,300 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $51,750 |
| Iowa | 1 | $51,725 |
| Virginia | 1 | $51,725 |
| Georgia | 1 | $43,100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,450 |
| Ohio | 1 | $17,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heifer International | Unrestricated | $51,750 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Unrestricated | $51,750 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricated | $51,725 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricated | $51,725 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricated | $43,100 |
| Amnesty International | Unrestricated | $25,875 |
| Covenant House - New York | Unrestricated | $25,875 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Unrestricated | $25,450 |
| Xavier Society for the Blind | Unrestricated | $17,300 |
| Carmel of the Holy Family | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Grace Church of Martha's Vineyard | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Hospice of Martha's Vineyard | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Island Housing Trust | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Development | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Litwak
Questions people ask
Does Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust give?
$465,300 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $21,375.
Who runs Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Litwak (Trustee).
What does Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, disability and international.