Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust
The Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1986 and based in Post, Texas. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation with no employees, functioning as a vehicle for philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$464K
+11.7% YoY
Grant Count
22
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+21.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust primarily funds scholarships, educational initiatives, research, and cultural programming. Specific funding areas include:
- Scholarships
- Educational research and programs
- Book purchases
- Arts exhibitions and cultural events
- Health and medical research
- Operational and general charitable support
Grantmaking
The trust demonstrates active grantmaking with 32 grants awarded in 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust maintains a primary focus on Texas, with particular connections to the Post area and the broader state region, though it also supports national organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $9,526,254
- Total revenues: $180,323
- Total expenses: $574,333
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,638,397 | $9,526,254 | $9,920,264 |
| Revenue | $798,967 | $180,323 | $122,259 |
| Expenses | $686,824 | $574,333 | $591,166 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $534,830 | $467,399 | $486,261 |
| Net Investment Income | $363,251 | $217,779 | $200,147 |
| Distributable Amount | $571,830 | $515,344 | $496,356 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
133 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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY L MCCRARY | Trustee | 5 | $7,200 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 790 Post, TX 79356-0790
EIN: 75-6305761
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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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