The Erkiletian Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Erkiletian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $347,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $159,000. 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$347,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$159,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $288,500 the year before.
36% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $308,000 | 26 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $288,500 | 30 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $347,500 | 28 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
The Erkiletian 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 The Erkiletian Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $193,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $49,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $12,000 |
| California | 5 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Scholars | To provide leadership and educational opportunity and support for young students. | $159,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company | To create world-class shakespeare productions and innovative contemporary work, addressing the most urgent questions with scale and audacity. | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To provide meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. | $20,000 |
| Future Harvest | Advancing agriculture that sustains farmers, communities, and the environment. | $20,000 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | To facilitate posttraumatic growth (ptg) through transformative programs, world-class training and education initiatives, research, and advocacy. | $15,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | To safeguard the earthits people, plants, animals, and natural systems | $12,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | To fight for effective, science-based solutions to the pollution degrading the chesapeake bay and its rivers and streams. | $11,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | To provide world-class care and research for kids in the washington, d.c. Region and beyond. | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | To conserving, restoring, and managing wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl | $10,000 |
| Americares | To deliver medicine, medical supplies, and emergency aid to vulnerable communities worldwide, helping them reach their full potential. | $10,000 |
| AAUW Tahoe Nevada | To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. | $10,000 |
| Spirit of Christ Baptist Church | Mission to empower believers through the holy spirit to engage in evangelism, ministry, and service to their community and the world. | $5,000 |
| Afsp | Dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. | $5,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | To support theukrainianpeople by providing essential services and aid as they try to protect their homes and future. | $5,000 |
| Gorilla Doctors | Dedicated to saving the mountain and eastern lowland gorilla species one gorilla patient at a time using veterinary medicine and science with a one health approach. | $4,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | To protect tropical forests and strengthen traditional culture. | $4,000 |
| National Indigenous Woman's Resource Center | To support culturally grounded, indigenous-led solutions to enhance tribal sovereignty and increase safety for native victims of domestic and sexual violence. | $3,000 |
| Freedom Within Project | Working to reduce recidivism and change the culture inside prisons and jails, from one of violence and gang oppression, to a place where incarcerated individuals learn to take responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions through self-awareness and emotional literacy. | $2,500 |
| Saint Columba's Nursery School | Piggy bank fund - mission to provide children with a positive and developmentally appropriate early childhood education filled with quality experiences and active play. | $2,500 |
| Operation Smile | Through our expertise in treating cleft lip and cleft palate, we create solutions that deliver safe surgery to people where it's needed most. | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Office of Gift Planning | Planned parenthood federation of america, inc. (ppfa) works to protect and expand access to sexualand reproductive health care and education, and provides support to its member affiliates. Plannedparenthood affiliates are separately incorporated public charities that operate health centers acrossthe u.s. As trusted sources of health care and education for people of all genders in communitiesacross the country. Ppfa is tax-exempt under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) - ein 13-1644147. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law. | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Foundation | Research and development for treating and curing childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. | $2,000 |
| Easter Island | To protect, preserve, and promote the cultural, archaeological, and environmental legacy of rapa nui. | $1,500 |
| Maya Exploration Center Inc | To uncovering and sharing knowledge about ancient maya civilization, specifically through scientific research, mapping ruined cities, and studying maya science. | $1,500 |
| Unhcr | A global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. | $1,500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | The mission of the nonprofit monterey bay aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean. | $1,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | To provide emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by california professional firefighters, the california fire foundation's mandate includes an array of survivor and victim assistance projects and community initiatives. | $1,000 |
| Wayward Ranch Animal Santuary | Committed to a different type of rescure experience. We are a unique combination of adoption and sanctuary facility, taking the pressure of euthanasia away from animals who may not be generically adoptable. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stefanie S Erkiletian
- Michael P Erkiletian
- Alexander T Erkiletian
- Mihran C Erkiletian
- Samuel A Erkiletian
Questions people ask
Does The Erkiletian Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Erkiletian Family Foundation give?
$347,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs The Erkiletian Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stefanie S Erkiletian (President), Michael P Erkiletian (Vice President), Alexander T Erkiletian (Vice President) and Mihran C Erkiletian (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Erkiletian Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.