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Daniel J and Edith A Ehrlich Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 133977042

Daniel J and Edith A Ehrlich Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,236 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,942 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $133,834 the year before.

27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$145,00031$1.5 million
2024$133,83432$1.7 million
2025$139,23630$1.8 million

How to apply

Daniel J and Edith A Ehrlich 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Daniel J and Edith A Ehrlich Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York20$79,724
Alabama2$26,248
District of Columbia3$13,133
Maryland1$7,498
Virginia1$5,249
Florida2$4,500
Tennessee1$2,884

Grants paid in 2025

All 30 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Scenic Hudson
Poughkeepsie, NY
To preserve land and farms and create parks that connect people with the inspirational power of the hudson river, while fighting threats to the river and natural resources that are the foundation of the valley's prosperity.$30,000
Equal Justice Initiative
Montgomery, AL
To end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the united states, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in american society.$22,499
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Washington, DC
To create a safer america by cutting gun deaths in half by 2025.$8,749
Hias Inc
Silver Spring, MD
To help refugees around the world rebuild their lives in safety and dignity$7,498
Mama Foundation for the Arts
New York, NY
To present, preserve, and promote the history and fundamentals of gospel, jazz, and rhythm and blues music for current and future generations.$6,000
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Arlington, VA
To support advocacy, education, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives$5,249
Camp Horseability
Old Westbury, NY
To improve the lives of individuals with special needs through facilitated interactions with horses.$3,750
Animal Medical Center
New York, NY
To provide compassionate and collaborative care to animals and to leading the advancement of veterinary medicine through innovative clinical research and education.$3,749
Cove Animal Rescue
Glenn Cove, NY
To support animal rescue$3,749
Human Rights Watch
New York, NY
To uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all.$3,749
Long Island Cares
Hauppauge, NY
To improve food security for families, sponsor programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educate the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on long island.$3,749
Southern Poverty Law Center
Montgomery, AL
To ensure that the promise of the civil rights movement became a reality for all.$3,749
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
New York, NY
To ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures.$3,250
NRDC
New York, NY
Climate change$3,250
Fernandina Wins Inc
Fernandina Beach, FL
To prevent ethanol manufacturing$3,000
American Civil Liberties Union
New York, NY
To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the constitution and laws of the united states.$2,884
North Shore Soup Kitchen
Glen Cove, NY
To feed hungry and homeless people in the glen cove, ny area.$2,884
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
To leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases$2,884
New York Public Radio
New York, NY
Public radio$2,884
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Washington, DC
Investigative journalism$2,884
Animal Welfare Institute
Washington, DC
To alleviate the suffering inflicted on animals by humans.$1,500
International Research Foundation for Rsdcrps
Tampa, FL
To support an international research network which will help educate medical professionals and support research worldwide$1,500
Little Shelter
Huntington, NY
Dedicated to saving abandoned dogs and cats and placing them into loving forever homes since 1927.$1,500
Matinecock Meeting House
Locust Valley, NY
Preserve historic landmarked building$1,442
St Marks School
Brooklyn, NY
To promote educational integrity, moral strength, personal responsibility and cultural awareness.$1,442
Pro Publica
New York, NY
Investigative journalism$1,442
Last Chance Animal Rescue
Southampton, NY
To save the lives of animals, and rescue animals that are located in "kill" facilities and underwrite the costs of relocating them to "no kill" facilities and foster homes in hopes of finding them a forever family.$1,000
New York Pops
New York, NY
The mission is to create greater public awareness and appreciation of america's rich musical heritage through presentation of concerts and education programs$1,000
Queens Theatre
Corona, NY
To provide quality and diverse performing arts activities that are economically and geographically accessible to the residents of queens.$1,000
The Symphony Space Inc
New York, NY
Performing arts$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Daniel J and Edith A Ehrlich Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Daniel J and Edith A Ehrlich Family Foundation give?

$139,236 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,942.

Who runs Daniel J and Edith A Ehrlich Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Rimmer (Trustee) and Nina Ehrlich-Foley (Trustee).

What does Daniel J and Edith A Ehrlich Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and education.

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