Erickson Foundation Inc
Erickson Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Des Moines, Iowa. The organization was established in 1961 and holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with a primary focus on charitable contributions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$21K
+31.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+31.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's main field of interest is religion, with a secondary focus on community improvement. It provides general and operating support to eligible organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Polk County, Iowa, with a particular emphasis on the Des Moines area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending August 2024):
- Total Assets: $582,419
- Total Revenues: $27,016
- Total Expenses: $17,534
- Investment Income and Dividends: $16,868
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $10,148
- Giving Rate: 2.7% of assets
Historical Data (Fiscal Year Ending August 2023):
- Total Revenues: $21,366
- Investment Income and Dividends: $18,310
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS WARREN ERICKSON | Vice President | 1 | — |
| MIRIAM E BROWN | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH BUSH | President | 5 | — |
| AARON BUSH | Director | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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