ERM Group Foundation Inc
ERM Group Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1994, it provides human resources and/or financial assistance to projects that contribute to improving the earth’s environment.
ERM Group Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: ERM Group Foundation Inc gave $235K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state District of Columbia. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,000
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,077
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $245,320
- -27.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ERM Group Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 75 Valley Stream Parkway 200, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (484) 913-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ERM Group Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ocean Wise Conservation Assoc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 57 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants listed recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. Reported shares of grant dollars included DC at 21%, Ohio at 13%, Colorado at 9%, and Oregon at 8%. Listed recipient locations also included Maryland, Illinois, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ERM Group Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $97K (2020) to $235K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Wise Conservation Assoc | Biodiversity | $50,000 |
| The Ocean Foundation Washington, DC | Biodiversity | $50,000 |
| Drink Local Drink Tap Inc Cleveland, OH | Clean Water & Sanitation | $30,000 |
| Africa Development Promise Denver, CO | Clean Water & Biodiversity | $20,000 |
| Sauvie Island Center Portland, OR | Environmental Education | $10,000 |
| Solar Village Project Bowie, MD | Low Carbon Products | $10,000 |
| Surge for Water Chicago, IL | Clean Water & Sanitation | $10,000 |
| The Ayin Project Inc Mount Juliet, TN | Clean Water & Sanitation | $10,000 |
| The Food Project Lincoln, MA | Environmental Education | $10,000 |
| The Save Alliance Foundation Pottstown, PA | Environmental Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245,320 | $164,601 | $259,142 | $235,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $338,112 | $141,793 | $241,903 | $221,895 | 11 |
| 2022 | $441,554 | $202,013 | $216,586 | $194,038 | 14 |
| 2021 | $450,795 | $489,049 | $157,033 | $126,635 | 11 |
| 2020 | $118,779 | $125,029 | $116,645 | $96,696 | 8 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to provide human resources and/or financial assistance to projects contributing to the improvement of the earth’s environment, quality of life, and sustainable development worldwide through charitable, educational, and scientific endeavors.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Ocean Foundation describes its mission as improving global ocean health, climate resilience, and the blue economy. Drink Local Drink Tap says it works to address water issues through education, events, and safe-water access. Ventana Wildlife Society describes its work as conserving native wildlife, including recovery projects for bald eagles and California condors, and providing educational programs and outdoor experiences. The Food Project says it works with youth and adults to build a sustainable food system.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $235,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Ocean Wise Conservation Assoc and The Ocean Foundation; $30,000 to Drink Local Drink Tap Inc; and $20,000 to Africa Development Promise. Other grants included $10,000 each to Sauvie Island Center, Solar Village Project, Surge for Water, The Ayin Project, The Food Project, The Save Alliance Foundation, and Ventana Wildlife Society, and $8,000 to Sea Turtles Forever.
The foundation’s filing says each grant proposal is adopted by a volunteer project sponsor. Before an award, the recipient organization receives an award agreement letter to sign and return. The sponsor serves as the link between the foundation and recipient during the project, and the recipient is asked to submit a final report questionnaire by a specified date.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie Gooch as president; Joanne DellaValle as treasurer; David Dusing as vice president; Janice Taplar as secretary; and Lee Read, Assaad Mohanna, Francine Boone, Jennifer Lee, and Justin Dauphinais as directors.
ERM Group Foundation Inc is led by Stephanie Gooch, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Gooch
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lee
Director
President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Read
Director
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Dauphinais
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Assaad Mohanna
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francine Boone
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Taplar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne DellaValle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Dusing
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ann Chilton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Julia Ross (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Robert Rice (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Crista Bozogan (2022) — Director
- Former: David Murtha (2020–2021) — Director
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 ERM Group Foundation Inc
How much does ERM Group Foundation Inc give each year?
ERM Group Foundation Inc gave $235K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $222K across 11 grants.
What is ERM Group Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
ERM Group Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,077, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from ERM Group Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does ERM Group Foundation Inc give grants?
ERM Group Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and Colorado (9%).
Does ERM Group Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on ERM Group Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental Education" (5 grants) and "Clean Water & Sanitation" (3 grants).
Who are ERM Group Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
ERM Group Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ocean Wise Conservation Assoc ($50,000), The Ocean Foundation ($50,000) and Drink Local Drink Tap Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ERM Group Foundation Inc?
ERM Group Foundation Inc reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $165K.
What does ERM Group Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to provide human resources and/or financial assistance to projects contributing to the improvement of the earth’s environment, quality of life, and sustainable development worldwide through charitable, educational, and scientific endeavors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ERM Group Foundation Inc?
ERM Group Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is ERM Group Foundation Inc's EIN?
ERM Group Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2792333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). ERM Group Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/erm-group-foundation-inc-morg_dfdd2a663ce448db85c4803510884328
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