Barbara Erdman Foundation
The Barbara Erdman Foundation was a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2019 filing is marked as its final return, and the foundation reported selling its remaining assets and contributing all funds to public charities that had been in existence for more than five years; it therefore appears to have wound down.
Barbara Erdman Foundation at a glance
In short: Barbara Erdman Foundation gave $518K across 18 grants in 2019 (avg $29K), top state New Mexico. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $517,689
- Grants made (2019)
- 18
- Average grant
- $28,761
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (42% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Barbara Erdman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 22283, Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone: (505) 982-4201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara Erdman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Southern Poverty Law Center ($150K). Together the top 10 received $482K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation was based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2019, 42% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico, 29% to recipients in Alabama, and 29% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 18 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Support the Poor with Legal Help. | $150,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Support for the education of society about the holocaust and negative effects of hatred on society. | $150,000 |
| NM Planned Parenthood Albuquerque, NM | Support of Women. | $60,000 |
| Natl New Deal Preservation Assoc Santa Fe, NM | Preservation of New Deal Projects. | $27,000 |
| Santa Fe Symphony Santa Fe, NM | Youth Mentor Program | $25,000 |
| NM Museum Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Education | $25,000 |
| Food Depot Santa Fe, NM | Assistance to Underprivileged. | $15,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Moving Arts Espanola Ohkay Owingeh, NM | Support of Artists. | $10,000 |
| SF Concert Band Santa Fe, NM | Support-Arts | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $-338,476 | $529,724 | $517,689 | 18 | $13,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara Erdman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2019 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants went to organizations working in areas including legal assistance, Holocaust education, support for women, preservation, arts, education, food assistance, and community needs.
Among its grantees, the Simon Wiesenthal Center describes its mission as confronting antisemitism and hate and teaching the lessons of the Holocaust. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights. Moving Arts Española says it cultivates creative expression and experiential learning for New Mexico youth and children, while Cornerstones Community Partnerships describes work with communities to preserve heritage and support traditional building practices.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation gave $517,689 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $39 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants were $150,000 each to the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Other notable grants included $60,000 to NM Planned Parenthood, $27,000 to the National New Deal Preservation Association, and $25,000 each to the Santa Fe Symphony and NM Museum Foundation. The foundation also gave $15,000 to Food Depot and $10,000 each to the Santa Fe Community Foundation, Moving Arts Española, the Santa Fe Concert Band, and Cornerstones Community Partnerships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Marcia Wolf was listed as trustee on the 2019 filing.
Barbara Erdman Foundation is led by Marcia Wolf, Trustee on the 2019 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Marcia Wolf
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
30 hrs/week
$7K (2019)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $7K, to Marcia Wolf (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Erdman Foundation
How much does Barbara Erdman Foundation give each year?
Barbara Erdman Foundation gave $518K across 18 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Barbara Erdman Foundation's typical grant size?
Barbara Erdman Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,761, across 18 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barbara Erdman Foundation give grants?
Barbara Erdman Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (29%) and California (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (10 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (2 grants).
Does Barbara Erdman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara Erdman Foundation's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Barbara Erdman Foundation's largest grantees?
Barbara Erdman Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Southern Poverty Law Center ($150,000), Simon Wiesenthal Center ($150,000) and NM Planned Parenthood ($60,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
What does Barbara Erdman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants went to organizations working in areas including legal assistance, Holocaust education, support for women, preservation, arts, education, food assistance, and community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara Erdman Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Barbara Erdman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Barbara Erdman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Barbara Erdman Foundation's EIN?
Barbara Erdman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6778669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does Barbara Erdman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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