Armand G Erpf Fund
The Armand G Erpf Fund is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $162,759 to organizations working in areas including education, humanitarian aid, environmental work, and social services.
Armand G Erpf Fund at a glance
In short: Armand G Erpf Fund gave $163K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,759
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,813
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,603,980
- +22.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Armand G Erpf Fund
- How to Apply
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The fund states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A grant administrator is listed as the contact, an application form is not required, and the filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Grant Administrator
Mailing address: Armand G Erpf Fund, PO Box Arkville, NY 12406
Phone: (212) 535-6678
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Armand G Erpf Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mustique Charitable Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were Massachusetts and New Jersey, 8% each; Georgia, 6%; and Maryland, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Armand G Erpf Fund open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2023) to $342K (2020). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mustique Charitable Foundation New York, NY | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| The New School New York, NY | Educational | $20,000 |
| Catskill Center Conservation & Development Arkville, NY | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Many Hopes Inc East Falmouth, MA | Humanitarian | $13,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Educational | $10,000 |
| University of St Andrews American Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Change a Life Lambertville, NJ | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| School of the American Ballet New York, NY | Educational | $9,000 |
| Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue and Sanctuary Southampton, NY | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Arkville Volunteer Fire Department Arkville, NY | Social Services | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,603,980 | $929,373 | $357,588 | $162,759 | 28 | $330,109 | $909,977 | $375,648 |
| 2023 | $7,015,072 | $322,328 | $344,738 | $154,315 | 24 | $323,748 | $315,112 | $333,276 |
| 2022 | $6,768,121 | $143,956 | $415,759 | $238,070 | 31 | $408,516 | $136,713 | $356,277 |
| 2021 | $8,362,753 | $330,937 | $357,445 | $217,780 | 32 | — | $129,755 | $373,891 |
| 2020 | $6,833,998 | $-1,831,614 | $469,984 | $342,265 | 39 | — | $78,048 | $366,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Armand G Erpf Fund reported a distributable amount of $376K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, humanitarian, environmental, and social-service purposes. The New School describes its mission as preparing students to contribute to a rapidly changing society and make the world a better and more just place. Many Hopes says it rescues children from oppression and raises them to become adults equipped to pursue justice. Other 2024 recipients include Project ALS, which supports research into ALS and effective treatments, and Catskill Center Conservation & Development, which received an environmental grant.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 28 grants totaling $162,759. Individual grants ranged from $799 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $20,000 each to Mustique Charitable Foundation for humanitarian purposes and The New School for educational purposes; $15,000 to Catskill Center Conservation & Development for environmental purposes; and $13,000 to Many Hopes for humanitarian purposes. Columbia University and the University of St Andrews American Foundation each received $10,000 for educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Armand B. Erpf as president and trustee; Cornelia Erpf Forsman as executive vice president and trustee; Jamie A. Halegoua as treasurer; and Scott Soltas as trustee.
Armand G Erpf Fund is led by Armand B. Erpf, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Armand B. Erpf
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cornelia Erpf Forsman
Executive Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Soltas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie A. Halegoua
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roger D. Stone (2020–2022) — Vice President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Armand G Erpf Fund
How much does Armand G Erpf Fund give each year?
Armand G Erpf Fund gave $163K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 24 grants.
What is Armand G Erpf Fund's typical grant size?
Armand G Erpf Fund's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,813, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Armand G Erpf Fund that year got $6K on average.
Where does Armand G Erpf Fund give grants?
Armand G Erpf Fund gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (8%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Arkville, NY (3 grants), Southampton, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Armand G Erpf Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Armand G Erpf Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (13 grants), "Humanitarian" (10 grants) and "Environmental" (3 grants).
Who are Armand G Erpf Fund's largest grantees?
Armand G Erpf Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Mustique Charitable Foundation ($20,000), The New School ($20,000) and Catskill Center Conservation & Development ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Armand G Erpf Fund?
Armand G Erpf Fund reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $376K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Armand G Erpf Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, humanitarian, environmental, and social-service purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Armand G Erpf Fund?
The fund states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Armand G Erpf Fund's EIN?
Armand G Erpf Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6085594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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