Erin's List Foundation
Erin's List Foundation is a private foundation based in Bee Cave, Texas. Its 2020 filing reports grants to individual recipients for needs including shelter, food, transportation, and health-related expenses. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Erin's List Foundation at a glance
In short: Erin's List Foundation gave $5K across 48 grants in 2020 (avg $111.458), top state Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,350
- Grants made (2020)
- 48
- Average grant
- $111
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $2,972
- Primary geography
- Texas (37% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Erin's List Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2020 filing says applications were submitted online through the Erin's List Relief Fund application. Applicants were asked for information about their need for funds, such as shelter or food; family size; other sources of relief; and the impact of the natural disaster or other personal hardship on the family. A panel of five industry professionals reviewed applications. The filing states that there were no restrictions on awards and that relief funds were not to exceed $1,000 per applicant, per request. These are instructions from the 2020 filing and are not current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- The 2020 filing stated that applications could be submitted at any time.
- Deadline
- The 2020 filing stated that applications could be submitted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Jaci Powers
Mailing address: 15511 Highway 71 West, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Phone: (512) 487-7323
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Erin's List Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Texas accounted for 37% of grant dollars, followed by Michigan at 10%, New York at 8%, Tennessee at 6%, and California at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 48 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 48 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,972 | $221 | $5,350 | $5,350 | 48 | $248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Erin's List Foundation reported a distributable amount of $248 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $5,350. Grants ranged from $50 to $150, with a median of $100. The largest grants were $150 each and went to individual recipients for reported needs including shelter, food, transportation, and health-related expenses. No organizational grantees are identified in the available grant details.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Kimberly Stahl and Michael Shapiro as directors, Casey Cox as president, Reid Potter as secretary, and Jaci Powers as treasurer.
Erin's List Foundation is led by Casey Cox, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Casey Cox
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Stahl
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shapiro
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaci Powers
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reid Potter
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Erin's List Foundation
How much does Erin's List Foundation give each year?
Erin's List Foundation gave $5K across 48 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Erin's List Foundation's typical grant size?
Erin's List Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $100, and its average grant was $111, across 48 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Erin's List Foundation give grants?
Erin's List Foundation's top state is Texas, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (10%) and New York (8%).
Does Erin's List Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Erin's List Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Shelter." (12 grants), "Other" (6 grants) and "Shelter, Food" (4 grants).
How large is Erin's List Foundation?
Erin's List Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $221.
How do I apply for a grant from Erin's List Foundation?
The foundation’s 2020 filing says applications were submitted online through the Erin's List Relief Fund application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Erin's List Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Erin's List Foundation reported a distributable amount of $248 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Erin's List Foundation's EIN?
Erin's List Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2707203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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