Erco Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Erco Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jackson Heights, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,692 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $567 and the largest $6,050. 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$11,692
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$567
- Largest grant$6,050
- Assets$74,575
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11,508 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,508 | 8 | $65,083 |
| 2024 | $11,692 | 9 | $74,575 |
How to apply
Erco Foundation Inc 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 Erco Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,050 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,070 |
| New York | 3 | $1,472 |
| Florida | 1 | $577 |
| California | 1 | $523 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | General | $6,050 |
| Feed the Children | General | $2,070 |
| American Heart Association | General | $785 |
| Food for the Poor | General | $577 |
| North Shore Animal League | General | $567 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | General | $523 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $500 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc | General | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $120 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernesto M Lopez
- Corazon D Lopez
- Eugenia M Vecchio
Questions people ask
Does Erco Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erco Foundation Inc give?
$11,692 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $567.
Who runs Erco Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernesto M Lopez (Director), Corazon D Lopez (Director) and Eugenia M Vecchio (Director).
What does Erco Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.