Grants paid in 2025
Top 23 of 28 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umc FoundationLubbock, TX | Children's miracle network $2,500; passion campaign $100,000 | $103K |
| Post Economic Development Corp'Post, TX | Champer of commerce | $44K |
| Buckner Foundation Co Myndi EasterLubbock, TX | Family pathways project $20,000; family hope center $20,000 | $40K |
| Os Ranch FoundationPost, TX | Museum | $40K |
| Community Recovery CenterPost, TX | General operations | $27K |
| Community Health Center of LubbockLubbock, TX | Dental equipment | $25K |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Research & education programs | $25K |
| Post-Garza County EmsPost, TX | First responder unit | $20K |
| Lubbock Public MediaLubbock, TX | Radio station | $15K |
| Post City FestivalsPost, TX | Recipient discretion | $12K |
| Garza County TrailblazersPost, TX | General operations | $10K |
| Post Animal Refuge CenterPost, TX | Operating expenses | $10K |
| Ronald McDonald House CharitiesLubbock, TX | Operations | $10K |
| Holy Cross Catholic ChurchPost, TX | Kitchen improvements | $6,500 |
| Caprock Cultural AssociationPost, TX | General operations | $6,000 |
| Alcoholic Recovery CenterLubbock, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Museum of Ttu AssociationLubbock, TX | Art of llano silver sponsors | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of LubbockLubbock, TX | Parent empowerment program | $5,000 |
| South Plains Food BankLubbock, TX | Mobile pantry program | $5,000 |
| Texas Girls Boys RanchLubbock, TX | Equine therapy | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of LubbockLubbock, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Garza CountyPost, TX | Summer recreation programs | $3,000 |
| Post Girl ScoutsPost, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
By state: Texas 26 · Tennessee 1 · Arkansas 1
About this foundation
Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Post, Texas, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $496K across 28 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust give?
Texas (26 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Arkansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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