Erwin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Erwin Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,405 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $52,500. 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$165,405
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$52,500
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $134,250 the year before.
47% 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 | $134,250 | 14 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $165,405 | 17 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Erwin 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 Erwin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $150,255 |
| Colorado | 2 | $9,050 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fullness of Truth | Deepen and enrich faith | $52,500 |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Church | To provide support for information and education | $44,005 |
| Carenet Cares | To provide assistance to community members in need | $25,000 |
| Guadalupe Radio Network | Broadcasting ministry | $9,000 |
| Priestly Fraternity of the Missionaires of St Charles Borromeo | Deepen and enrich faith | $7,000 |
| Restoring Christian Culture Initiative | Deepen and enrich faith | $5,000 |
| Texas Alliance for Life | Promote fertility awareness methods and natural family planning | $5,000 |
| Servants of Divine Mercy | Deepen and enrich faith | $5,000 |
| Society for Animal Rescue & Adoption | To provide support for animal sanctuary and information and education to public | $5,000 |
| Focus Missions | Deepen and enrich faith thru campus ministries | $2,050 |
| Janis K Lindeman Memorial Foundation | To provide support for information and education for community youth | $1,500 |
| Natural Womanhood | Promote fertility awareness methods and natural family planning | $1,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To provide fuding for cancer research | $1,000 |
| Mission Road Ministries | To provide services for those with intellectual developmental disabilities | $1,000 |
| Nala and Friends Dog Rescue | To provide support for animal fosters and information and education to public | $500 |
| Saint Joseph Parish | To provide support for information and education | $250 |
| St Agnes Church | Deepen and enrich faith | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Erwin Jr
- Amy Erwin
Questions people ask
Does Erwin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erwin Family Foundation give?
$165,405 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Erwin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John W Erwin Jr (Director) and Amy Erwin (Director).
What does Erwin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and animals.