Erickson Foundation Inc
Erickson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its filings report charitable grants to organizations including Valley View Village, Des Moines Metro Opera, Love INC, and ALHS Alumni Fund.
Erickson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Erickson Foundation Inc gave $21K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,000
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,250
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $590,904
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Erickson Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2420 East University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515) 974-7226
Website: https://erickson-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Erickson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley View Village ($10K). Together the top 4 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 44 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa. The foundation is based in Des Moines, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Erickson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $1.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley View Village Des Moines, IA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera Indianola, IA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Love Inc Des Moines, IA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Alhs Alumni Fund Des Moines, IA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,904 | $31,639 | $23,154 | $21,000 | 4 | $21,000 | $29,485 | $36,458 |
| 2024 | $582,419 | $27,016 | $17,534 | $16,000 | 4 | $16,000 | $25,482 | $31,979 |
| 2023 | $572,937 | $21,366 | $1,022,879 | $994,000 | 22 | $994,000 | — | $40,043 |
| 2022 | $1,574,450 | $2,503,246 | $1,554,813 | $1,546,000 | 8 | $2,539,000 | $1,961,037 | $36,295 |
| 2021 | $626,017 | $51,539 | $68,811 | $66,000 | 6 | — | $48,728 | $37,196 |
| 2019 | $654,201 | $13,760 | $24,563 | $21,600 | 5 | — | $14,863 | $33,582 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Erickson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission or formal funding priorities. In 2025, it made charitable contributions to four organizations. Des Moines Metro Opera describes its own mission as creating distinctive theatrical experiences and inspirational learning opportunities for artists and audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported four grants totaling $21,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Recipients included Valley View Village ($10,000), Des Moines Metro Opera ($5,000), Love INC ($5,000), and ALHS Alumni Fund ($1,000). It reported four grants totaling $16,000 in 2024 and 22 grants totaling $994,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Bush as President, Thomas Warren Erickson as Vice President, Miriam E Brown as Treasurer, and Aaron Bush as Director.
Erickson Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Bush, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Bush
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $0 (2025)
Aaron Bush
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam E. Brown
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Warren Erickson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Catherine R. Erickson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: James Erickson (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Erickson Foundation Inc
How much does Erickson Foundation Inc give each year?
Erickson Foundation Inc gave $21K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 4 grants.
What is Erickson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Erickson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Erickson Foundation Inc give grants?
Erickson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (3 grants).
How large is Erickson Foundation Inc?
Erickson Foundation Inc reported $591K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Erickson Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission or formal funding priorities. In 2025, it made charitable contributions to four organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Erickson Foundation Inc?
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 Erickson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Erickson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6068309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Erickson Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 12, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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