Private foundation · EIN 77-0410204 · Morgan Hill, California · Education

Gerald and Dorothy Erich Endownment Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $15K total, median $4,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$15K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CAScholarship$4,000
Deanza CollegeCupertino, CAScholarship$4,000
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAScholarship$4,000
University of California-DavisDavis, CAScholarship$2,500

About this foundation

Gerald and Dorothy Erich Endownment Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Morgan Hill, California, administered in care of Brian Bianco, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gerald and Dorothy Erich Endownment Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gerald and Dorothy Erich Endownment Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $15K across 4 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Gerald and Dorothy Erich Endownment Fund give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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