How to apply
Contact: John W Britton President, 100 State St Ste 700, Erie, Pa, 8148707710, MMINNAUGH@SKMCO.COM Deadlines: Restrictions:
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
45 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamot Health FoundationErie, PA | Unrestricted | $23K |
| Bayfront Maritime CenterErie, PA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Erie County Historical SocietyErie, PA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Achievement CenterErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater PaErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Dr Gertrude Barber FoundationErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Erie City MissionErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Sarah Reed Children's CenterErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitMemphis, TN | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Stairways Behaviorial HealthErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Erie Homes for Children and AdultsErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Second Harvest Food BankErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Asbury Woods PartnershipErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Greater Erie Area Habitat for HumanErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Child Development CentersErie, PA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Flagship Niagara LeagueErie, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Autism Society-Northwestern PaErie, PA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Women's Care CenterErie, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Experience Erie Children's MuseumErie, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Erie ZooErie, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Preparatory SchoolErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Jude the Apostle ChurchErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Camp Notre DameFairview, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Shelter ServicesErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Crime Victim CenterErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| EmergycareErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Emmaus MinistriesErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Highmark Caring PlacesErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mercy Center for WomenErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Orphan Angels Cat SanctuaryErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Parkinson Partners of NwpaErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Perseus HouseErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| SafenetErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Anna ShelterErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Mercy Hilltop CenterErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Harborcreek Youth ServicesHarborcreek, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Martin Center IncErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fairview Fire and RescueFairview, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Nw PaErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Erie Catholic SchoolsErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Blended Spirits RanchFairview, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Patrick's HavenErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Early ConnectionsErie, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Erie Yacht Club FdnErie, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
By state: Pennsylvania 44 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Britton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania, administered in care of John E Britton, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Britton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See attached.
How much does Britton Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $265K across 45 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Britton Family Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (44 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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