Erion Family Foundation
Erion Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Loveland, Colorado. It supports organizations and activities in Colorado, with its 2024 grants going entirely to recipients in the state. Its 2024 filing also reports that the foundation purchased a building to offer reduced rent to a local nonprofit children’s museum.
Erion Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Erion Family Foundation gave $161K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,056
- -54.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,066
- -69.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,278
- Total assets
- $13,907,638
- +24.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Erion Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s application form requests an amount, funding area, and information about the organization and the proposed use of funds. Its 2024 filing identifies Summer Scott as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that applications received during a calendar quarter will be considered during the first month of the following quarter.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that applications received during a calendar quarter will be considered during the first month…
- Contact
Application contact: Summer Scott
Mailing address: PO Box 732, Loveland, CO 80539
Phone: (970) 669-9525
Website: https://www.erionfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Erion Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uchealth Medical Center of the Rockies ($100K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 58 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The foundation’s 2024 filing states a preference for needs in Loveland, Larimer County, or Colorado. The application form asks applicants to report people served in Loveland and in Larimer County excluding Loveland, and asks whether the request is for the foundation’s geographical service area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Erion Family Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) 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 $13K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 466% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2021) to $648K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uchealth Medical Center of the Rockies Loveland, CO | Major Projects | $100,000 |
| Art Works in Loveland Loveland, CO | Legacy Funding | $24,000 |
| Community Kitchen Loveland, CO | Legacy Funding | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Loveland, CO | Legacy Funding | $6,000 |
| Thompson Education Foundation Loveland, CO | Culture & Community | $5,000 |
| United Way of Larimer County Fort Collins, CO | Culture & Community | $5,000 |
| Loveland Museum Loveland, CO | Culture & Community | $2,500 |
| Colorado Youth Outdoors Fort Collins, CO | Education | $1,556 |
| Artist Charitable Fund Loveland, CO | Culture & Community | $1,000 |
| Find Your Light Theatre Loveland, CO | Culture & Community | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,907,638 | $2,109,350 | $549,445 | $161,056 | 16 | $2,306,142 | $1,394,792 | $495,194 |
| 2023 | $11,133,636 | $36,886 | $933,292 | $356,650 | 11 | $426,991 | $9,954 | $576,504 |
| 2022 | $12,030,039 | $1,066,125 | $1,080,100 | $647,600 | 10 | $685,778 | — | $423,101 |
| 2021 | $12,048,279 | $946,894 | $350,450 | $118,600 | 10 | $194,604 | $451,253 | $477,585 |
| 2020 | $11,450,501 | $500,132 | $499,837 | $263,000 | 11 | — | $324,398 | $481,706 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Erion Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $495K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations working in areas including arts and culture, food and basic needs, education and youth, health and welfare, and community services. For example, Artworks Center for Contemporary Art describes its mission as bringing artists and the community together through contemporary art. Community Kitchen says it provides food, conversation, rest, and a voice for people in need. United Way of Larimer County describes work supporting children and youth through family financial stability, kindergarten readiness, reading at grade level, and high school graduation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $161,056. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,278. Larger awards included $100,000 to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies for major projects, $24,000 to Art Works in Loveland for legacy funding, $10,000 to Community Kitchen for legacy funding, and $6,000 to Meals on Wheels for legacy funding. Other listed recipients included Thompson Education Foundation and United Way of Larimer County, each receiving $5,000.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that applicants must provide an exempt tax determination letter and that recipients must be a 501(c)(3) organization, state, or municipality. The application form requests an organization’s 501(c)(3) designation letter and a page of its most recent IRS Form 990, along with information about the request, proposed use of funds, and people served. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doug J Erion as president, Summer Scott as vice president, Eli Scott as treasurer, and Justin Erion, Gentry Erion, Roger E Clark, and Harper Hanna as board members.
Erion Family Foundation is led by Doug J Erion, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doug J Erion
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eli Scott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gentry Erion
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Erion
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger E Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Summer Scott
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harper Hanna
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jan Pierce Atnip (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Erion Family Foundation
How much does Erion Family Foundation give each year?
Erion Family Foundation gave $161K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $357K across 11 grants.
What is Erion Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Erion Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,278, and its average grant was $10,066, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Erion Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Erion Family Foundation give grants?
Erion Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Loveland, CO (12 grants) and Fort Collins, CO (4 grants).
Does Erion Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Erion Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Culture & Community" (5 grants), "Basic Needs" (4 grants) and "Legacy Funding" (3 grants).
Who are Erion Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Erion Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uchealth Medical Center of the Rockies ($100,000), Art Works in Loveland ($24,000) and Community Kitchen ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Erion Family Foundation?
Erion Family Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $495K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Erion Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations working in areas including arts and culture, food and basic needs, education and youth, health and welfare, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Erion Family Foundation?
The foundation’s application form requests an amount, funding area, and information about the organization and the proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Erion Family Foundation's EIN?
Erion Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1358074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Erion Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/erion-family-foundation-morg_db850441786540a991886a6e346f9363
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