Erhart Foundation
Erhart Foundation is a private foundation based in Chanhassen, Minnesota. In 2024, it gave grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in disaster relief, education, housing assistance, ministry, and health-related areas.
Erhart Foundation at a glance
In short: Erhart Foundation gave $46K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- Average grant
- $1,917
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $877,352
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Erhart Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9611 Meadowlark Ln, Chanhassen, MN 55317-8695
Phone: (612) 963-0733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Erhart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 22% to North Carolina, 13% to Florida, 4% to Wyoming, and 4% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Erhart Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| Venice Presbyterian Church Venice, FL | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Humanity Alliance Victoria, MN | Food & Housing | $3,000 |
| Southwest Christian High School Chaska, MN | Education | $3,000 |
| New Life Family Services Richfield, MN | Adoption Assistance | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Roseville, MN | Outreach | $2,000 |
| Mark Anderson Ministries Cody, WY | Ministry | $2,000 |
| Grace Church Eden Prairie, MN | Ministry | $2,000 |
| Beyond New Beginnings Chaska, MN | Housing Assistance | $2,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders Denver, CO | Advocacy | $2,000 |
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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 | $877,352 | $413,661 | $51,210 | $46,000 | 24 | $46,000 | $78,178 | $38,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Erhart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Southwest Christian High School says it seeks to develop mature disciples of Jesus Christ through academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Beyond New Beginnings says it supports young mothers and their children as they pursue education, employment, and independence.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving pregnancy, parenting, and adoption support (New Life Family Services); microbiome research (Achieving Cures Together); basic needs and supportive services (Union Gospel Mission Duluth); community health (Ridgeview Foundation); and teen mental-health support (TreeHouse).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $46,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for disaster relief; $4,000 to Venice Presbyterian Church for its general fund; and $3,000 each to Humanity Alliance for food and housing and Southwest Christian High School for education. Other listed grants included $2,000 to New Life Family Services for adoption assistance and $2,000 to Beyond New Beginnings for housing assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Erhart as chief executive officer, Dawne Erhart as director, and Andrew Erhart as director.
Erhart Foundation is led by Timothy Erhart, Chief Executive O on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Erhart
Chief Executive O
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Erhart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawne Erhart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Erhart Foundation
How much does Erhart Foundation give each year?
Erhart Foundation gave $46K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Erhart Foundation's typical grant size?
Erhart Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,917, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Erhart Foundation give grants?
Erhart Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (22%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chaska, MN (4 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Erhart Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Erhart Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (5 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Erhart Foundation's largest grantees?
Erhart Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($10,000), Venice Presbyterian Church ($4,000) and Humanity Alliance ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Erhart Foundation?
Erhart Foundation reported $877K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Erhart Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Erhart Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Erhart Foundation's EIN?
Erhart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4120967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Does Erhart Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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