The Erstad Foundation
The Erstad Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newbury Park, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $122K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $14K.
The Erstad Foundation at a glance
In short: The Erstad Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $122,449
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Erstad Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Picture This Ministries Inc ($15K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Erstad Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 330% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2K (2019) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Picture This Ministries Inc Thousand Oaks, CA | Christian Education | $15,000 |
| Reconciliation Ministries Medina, WA | Christian Education | $5,000 |
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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 | $122,449 | $15,136 | $24,559 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $13,966 | $6,067 |
| 2024 | $131,872 | $11,800 | $24,550 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $11,741 | $6,687 |
| 2023 | $144,622 | $10,855 | $24,657 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $8,385 | $7,346 |
| 2022 | $158,424 | $15,908 | $24,968 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $14,699 | $7,819 |
| 2021 | $167,484 | $14,571 | $25,152 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $13,503 | $8,317 |
| 2020 | $178,065 | $11,869 | $24,361 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $10,655 | $9,176 |
| 2019 | $190,557 | $6,989 | $29,999 | $1,594 | 1 | — | $5,459 | $10,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Erstad Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Erstad Foundation is led by Avis L Gilleland, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Avis L Gilleland
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carrie Jo Gilleland
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eddie Anderson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Erstad Foundation
How much does The Erstad Foundation give each year?
The Erstad Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is The Erstad Foundation?
The Erstad Foundation reported $122K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Erstad Foundation operate?
The Erstad Foundation has awarded grants in California, Washington.
What is The Erstad Foundation's EIN?
The Erstad Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0418819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Erstad Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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