Erlbaum Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Erlbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $807,928 in 196 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$807,928
- Number of grants196
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 182 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $807,928 | 196 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Erlbaum 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.
What Erlbaum Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $1,800 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 101 | $487,928 |
| New York | 41 | $180,460 |
| New Jersey | 16 | $58,260 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $9,790 |
| California | 6 | $9,540 |
| Florida | 7 | $7,118 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,100 |
| Delaware | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesivta High School of Greater Phila | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Minding Your Mind Foundation | General charitable purposes | $76,000 |
| Chevra the | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency Jra | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Mesivta High School of Greater Phila | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Philly Friendship Circle | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Cancer Research Fund | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Kavod | General charitable purposes | $18,000 |
| Ascent | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Central Fund of Israel the | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Central Fund of Israel the | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| ALL4ISRAEL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Libi | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Beit Halochem USA Fidv | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Coordinating Council for Jewish Homeland | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Eretz Hakodesh - Wzo | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of Jewish Spectator | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Brooklyn | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Gan Israel Chabad Inc | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Guideline Services-Menachem Schmidt | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Israel Magen Fund | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Israel Magen Fund | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| SWORD2SHEKEL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Fnd | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Kosloff Torah Academy | General charitable purposes | $8,640 |
| Rohr Center for Jewish Life | General charitable purposes | $7,200 |
| Coalition for Jewish Values | General charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| Chabad Ud Building Fund | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Kleinlife | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| America-Israel Democracy Aid Israel | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Caskey Torah Academy | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel the | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Cheder Chabad of Philadelphia | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Consortium Jewish Day School | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Do No Harm | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Jgive - Friends of Asor Fund USA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Partners in Torah | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary E Erlbaum
- Daniel A Erlbaum
- Jon L Erlbaum
- Marc N Erlbaum
- Vicki O Erlbaum
Questions people ask
Does Erlbaum Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erlbaum Family Foundation give?
$807,928 in tax year 2024, across 196 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Erlbaum Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary E Erlbaum (President), Daniel A Erlbaum (Director), Jon L Erlbaum (Director) and Marc N Erlbaum (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Erlbaum Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.