The Erickson Family Foundation
The Erickson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Potomac, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $24,500 through 16 grants to charitable organizations, including a university foundation, humanitarian relief organizations, and food and hunger-relief organizations.
The Erickson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Erickson Family Foundation gave $25K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Indiana. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,500
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,531
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $116,525
- -12.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (41% 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 The Erickson Family 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 for funds. No application materials or other submission process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 60710, Potomac, MD 20859
Phone: (240) 994-6281
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Erickson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana University Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states and the District of Columbia. The largest shares went to Indiana (41%), the District of Columbia (22%), New York (15%), Virginia (13%), and Georgia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Erickson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $563; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 411% 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 $25K (2025) to $43K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | General Donation | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Fairfax, VA | General Donation | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Solving Hunger | $2,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Reliefeverywhere Inc (Care USA) Atlanta, GA | General Donation | $1,000 |
| World Food Program USA Washington, DC | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Solving Hunger | $500 |
| Food Allergy Fund New York, NY | Solving Hunger | $500 |
| The Maryland Food Bank Inc Baltimore, MD | Solving Hunger | $500 |
| National Alopecia Areata Foundation Novato, CA | General Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,525 | $10,213 | $27,050 | $24,500 | 16 | $25,460 | $8,464 | $6,195 |
| 2024 | $133,327 | $-3,553 | $36,813 | $34,000 | 18 | $34,950 | — | $7,190 |
| 2023 | $173,693 | $8,329 | $41,415 | $38,164 | 19 | $39,464 | $8,625 | $8,383 |
| 2022 | $206,779 | $31,013 | $30,496 | $30,050 | 5 | $30,050 | $30,863 | $10,946 |
| 2021 | $206,262 | $24,262 | $45,700 | $43,000 | 11 | — | $22,937 | $11,960 |
| 2020 | $227,700 | $17,813 | $35,543 | $35,000 | 7 | — | $17,663 | $12,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Erickson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, humanitarian response, food access, and food allergy research. For example, the Indiana University Foundation says it raises philanthropic support for Indiana University, while the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster.
Food-related grantees describe a range of work: the Maryland Food Bank says it works to feed people and end hunger in Maryland; the Capital Area Food Bank says it seeks equitable access to food and opportunity; and the Food Allergy Fund says it funds research into food allergy causes and treatments. Other 2025 recipients included SOME, which says it serves people who are poor or homeless, and the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, which says it supports research, treatment access, and people affected by the disease.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $24,500. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $500.
The largest reported grants were $10,000 to the Indiana University Foundation, $3,000 each to the American Red Cross and the International Rescue Committee, and $2,000 to Feeding America. Other recipients included CARE USA and World Food Program USA ($1,000 each), and the Capital Area Food Bank, Food Allergy Fund, Maryland Food Bank, SOME, Save the Children Action Network, and National Alopecia Areata Foundation ($500 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth A. Erickson, John M. Millkey, and John W. Erickson as co-trustees.
The Erickson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth A. Erickson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Millkey
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W. Erickson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Erickson Family Foundation
How much does The Erickson Family Foundation give each year?
The Erickson Family Foundation gave $25K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 18 grants.
What is The Erickson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Erickson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,531, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Erickson Family Foundation that year got $563 on average.
Where does The Erickson Family Foundation give grants?
The Erickson Family Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Erickson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Erickson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Solving Hunger" (6 grants).
Who are The Erickson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Erickson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana University Foundation ($10,000), American Red Cross ($3,000) and International Rescue Committee ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Erickson Family Foundation?
The Erickson Family Foundation reported $117K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Erickson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, humanitarian response, food access, and food allergy research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Erickson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is The Erickson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Erickson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6458012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Erickson Family 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.
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