Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, criminal justice, arts and culture, refugee support, animal welfare, and human rights.
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich at a glance
In short: Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich gave $139K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,236
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,641
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,942
- Total assets
- $849,596
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists Jennifer Rimmer as the contact and requests a letter explaining the organization’s function. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Rimmer
Mailing address: One Gracie Terrace Apt 11A, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (516) 672-3682
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scenic Hudson ($30K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 171 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Alabama, 9% to the District of Columbia, 5% to Maryland, and 4% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $228K (2020). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Hudson Poughkeepsie, NY | To preserve land and farms and create parks that connect people with the inspirational power of the hudson river, while fighting threats to the river and natural resources that are the foundation of the valley's prosperity. | $30,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | To end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the united states, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. | $22,499 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | To create a safer America by cutting gun deaths in half by 2025. | $8,749 |
| Hias Inc Silver Spring, MD | To help refugees around the world rebuild their lives in safety and dignity | $7,498 |
| Mama Foundation for the Arts New York, NY | To present, preserve, and promote the history and fundamentals of gospel, jazz, and rhythm and blues music for current and future generations. | $6,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Arlington, VA | To support advocacy, education, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives | $5,249 |
| Camp Horseability Old Westbury, NY | To improve the lives of individuals with special needs through facilitated interactions with horses. | $3,750 |
| Animal Medical Center New York, NY | To provide compassionate and collaborative care to animals and to leading the advancement of veterinary medicine through innovative clinical research and education. | $3,749 |
| Cove Animal Rescue Glenn Cove, NY | To Support Animal Rescue | $3,749 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | To uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all. | $3,749 |
Ready to take the next step with Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $849,596 | $168,020 | $152,525 | $139,236 | 30 | $142,736 | $162,566 | $96,377 |
| 2024 | $834,101 | $228,740 | $143,676 | $133,834 | 32 | $137,334 | $224,376 | $82,320 |
| 2023 | $749,037 | $126,198 | $149,333 | $145,000 | 31 | $145,000 | $138,305 | $77,583 |
| 2022 | $772,172 | $151,564 | $182,655 | $172,700 | 33 | $172,700 | $145,515 | $84,288 |
| 2021 | $840,889 | $34,975 | $118,322 | $109,510 | 45 | $109,510 | $34,113 | $91,182 |
| 2020 | $886,610 | $181,007 | $238,052 | $227,650 | 69 | — | $180,411 | $84,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grant records show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Scenic Hudson describes its work as protecting the Hudson River and surrounding land; the Equal Justice Initiative works to end mass incarceration and challenge racial and economic injustice; and the Mama Foundation for the Arts presents and promotes gospel, jazz, and R&B. Other 2025 grantees include HIAS, which says it works toward a world where refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity; Camp Horseability, which provides therapeutic horseback riding; Cove Animal Rescue, which helps homeless cats and dogs become adoptable; and Human Rights Watch, which investigates abuses and advocates for human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $139,236. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $2,942. Larger grants included $30,000 to Scenic Hudson, $22,499 to the Equal Justice Initiative, $8,749 to the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, $7,498 to HIAS, $6,000 to the Mama Foundation for the Arts, and $5,249 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Other reported grants included $3,750 to Camp Horseability and $3,749 each to the Animal Medical Center, Cove Animal Rescue, Human Rights Watch, Long Island Cares, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Rimmer and Nina Ehrlich-Foley as trustees.
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Rimmer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Ehrlich-Foley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edith A. Ehrlich (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Nina Foley (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich
How much does Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich give each year?
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich gave $139K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $134K across 32 grants.
What is Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's typical grant size?
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's median grant in 2025 was $2,942, and its average grant was $4,641, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich that year got $2K on average.
Where does Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich give grants?
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (19%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's largest grantees?
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's largest 2025 grantees include Scenic Hudson ($30,000), Equal Justice Initiative ($22,499) and Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ($8,749), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich?
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich reported $850K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grant records show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's EIN?
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3977042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in New York
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The Simons Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
LISC funds affordable housing, community development, small businesses, and related efforts that strengthen inclusive communities, providing grants as well as loans, equity, and technical assistance across the country. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $40,000, though amounts varied widely. Application access is program-specific: for its Rhode Island child care facilities planning grants, applicants are instructed to consult program staff before submitting a request.
Assets
$1.6B
Grants
1,119
Total Given
$102.8M
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc
New York, NY
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund supports human rights and social and economic justice, including work on climate, the environment, civic engagement, and Jewish causes, in the United States and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with amounts ranging from $500 to $9.75 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; it plans to end grantmaking by the end of 2028.
Assets
$134.4M
Grants
1,101
Total Given
$326.0M
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/daniel-j-and-edith-a-ehrlich-morg_a9dda40658334dc8828ec2db69a86b62
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_133977042_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/daniel-j-and-edith-a-ehrlich-morg_a9dda40658334dc8828ec2db69a86b62},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Daniel J and Edith a Ehrlich down — hundreds of funders to go?