The Ervin Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Ervin Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $45,000 | 1 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 5 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
The Ervin Charitable Trust 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 The Ervin Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | To support the hls institute to end mass incarceration | $35,000 |
| Saint James School | For general support | $20,000 |
| Freedom Reads | For general support | $20,000 |
| Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | To support the campaign for fair sentencing of youth | $15,000 |
| Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | To support the campaign for fair sentencing of youth | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret C Ervin
- Miriam Roberts Ervin
- Fiduciary Trust Company Intl of Pa
Questions people ask
Does The Ervin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ervin Charitable Trust give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Ervin Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret C Ervin (Trustee), Miriam Roberts Ervin (Trustee) and Fiduciary Trust Company Intl of Pa (Trustee).
What does The Ervin Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.