The JF Ervin Foundation
Accepts applications
The JF Ervin Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $247,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $247,000 and the largest $247,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$247,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$247,000
- Largest grant$247,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $247,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $281,000 | 1 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $247,000 | 1 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $247,000 | 1 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James Trent Pearson PO Box 1168, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1168 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (734) 769-4600, tpearson@ervinindustries.com |
| What to submit | No formal certification form used, the purpose of the grant and the total of the project should be submitted |
| Restrictions | Grants are usually restricted to the southeastern area of Michigan |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $247,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | See Attached | $247,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Trent Pearson
- Heidi Becker
- Susan R Pearson
Questions people ask
Does The JF Ervin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The JF Ervin Foundation give?
$247,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $247,000.
Who runs The JF Ervin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Trent Pearson (President/Trustee), Heidi Becker (Secretary/Trustee) and Susan R Pearson (Trustee).