The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation is a private foundation in Royal Oak, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.1 million in 122 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14.1 million
- Number of grants122
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$377 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $17.2 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $19.0 million | 135 | $342 million |
| 2023 | $17.2 million | 146 | $363 million |
| 2024 | $14.1 million | 122 | $377 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Melissa Damaschke 400 W 4th Street Suite 400, Royal Oak, MI 48067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 498-2510 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See web site |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $365,000 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 108 | $15.6 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $680,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $430,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $161,000 |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Henry Ford | Program support | $2.6 million |
| National Wildlife Federation | Program support | $1.3 million |
| Detroit Public Media | Program support | $1.1 million |
| Southeast Michigan Foundation for Public Spaces | Program support | $1.0 million |
| University of Michigan | Program support | $893,230 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | Program support | $655,000 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future | Program support | $500,000 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | Program support | $455,000 |
| Ecology Center Inc | Program support | $385,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Program support | $379,000 |
| Friends of the Rouge | Program support | $335,000 |
| Inforum | Program support | $311,000 |
| Clinton River Watershed Council | Program support | $300,000 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | Program support | $265,000 |
| Wayne State University | Program support | $262,500 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | Program support | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Affairs Coalition | Program support | $250,000 |
| Michigan Voices | Program support | $250,000 |
| Promote the Vote Fund | Program support | $250,000 |
| Michigan State University | Program support | $248,610 |
| Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition | Program support | $200,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Program support | $200,000 |
| The Cranbrook Project | Program support | $200,000 |
| Friends of the Detroit River | Program support | $190,000 |
| Michigan Association Conservation Districts (Macd) | Program support | $183,000 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Program support | $172,000 |
| Council of the Great Lakes Region | Program support | $171,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Program support | $170,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Program support | $150,000 |
| Freshwater Future | Program support | $150,000 |
| Local First Education Foundation DBA People First Economy | Program support | $150,000 |
| Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings | Program support | $146,750 |
| Alliance of Rouge Communities | Program support | $133,000 |
| Mothering Justice | Program support | $125,000 |
| Royal Oak Civic Foundation | Program support | $125,000 |
| Christ Church Cranbrook | Program support | $120,425 |
| Detroit Sound Conservancy | Program support | $112,500 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | Program support | $100,000 |
| Detroit Cultural Center Association | Program support | $100,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Program support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Erb
- Melissa Damaschke
- Deborah D Erb
- Leslie Erb Liedtke
- Douglas Ebert
- Lawrence Garcia
- Rhonda D Welburn
- Tara Tuomaala
- Mary Lyons-Richards
Questions people ask
Does The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See web site.
How much does The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation give?
$14.1 million in tax year 2024, across 122 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John M Erb (Chair and Ceo), Melissa Damaschke (President), Deborah D Erb (Trustee) and Leslie Erb Liedtke (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.