Private foundation · EIN 82-3813611 · San Antonio, Texas · Public & societal benefit

Erwin Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $165K total, median $5,000. 71% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$165K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fullness of TruthKingwood, TXDeepen and enrich faith$53K
St John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchSan Antonio, TXTo provide support for information and education$44K
Carenet CaresSan Antonio, TXTo provide assistance to community members in need$25K
Guadalupe Radio NetworkMidland, TXBroadcasting ministry$9,000
Priestly Fraternity of the Missionaires of St Charles BorromeoBroomfield, CODeepen and enrich faith$7,000
Restoring Christian Culture InitiativePipe Creek, TXDeepen and enrich faith$5,000
Texas Alliance for LifeAustin, TXPromote fertility awareness methods and natural family planning$5,000
Servants of Divine MercyRockville, MDDeepen and enrich faith$5,000
Society for Animal Rescue & AdoptionSeguin, TXTo provide support for animal sanctuary and information and education to public$5,000
Focus MissionsGolden, CODeepen and enrich faith thru campus ministries$2,050
Janis K Lindeman Memorial FoundationSan Antonio, TXTo provide support for information and education for community youth$1,500
Natural WomanhoodSan Antonio, TXPromote fertility awareness methods and natural family planning$1,500
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NYTo provide fuding for cancer research$1,000
Mission Road MinistriesSan Antonio, TXTo provide services for those with intellectual developmental disabilities$1,000
Nala and Friends Dog RescueHelotes, TXTo provide support for animal fosters and information and education to public$500
Saint Joseph ParishPort Aransas, TXTo provide support for information and education$250
St Agnes ChurchWalker, MNDeepen and enrich faith$100

By state: Texas 12 · Colorado 2 · Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Erwin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of John W Erwin II, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Erwin Family Foundation 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 Erwin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $165K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Erwin Family Foundation give?

Texas (12 grants), Colorado (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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