Private foundation · EIN 82-2703362 · S Pasadena, California · Arts, culture & humanities

William G Ericson Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $235K total, median $118K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$235K
Median grant
$118K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pasadena City College FoundationPasadena, CAGeneral contribution$230K
South Pasadena Arts Council SparcSouth Pasadena, CAGeneral contribution$5,060

About this foundation

William G Ericson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in S Pasadena, California, administered in care of Nancy Lem, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 William G Ericson Foundation 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 William G Ericson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $235K across 2 grants, a median of $118K.

Where does William G Ericson Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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