Private foundation · EIN 84-1358074 · Loveland, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Erion Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Colorado. The foundation accepts applications (Applications received during calendar quarter will be considered during first mo) and its median grant is $1,278.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $161K total, median $1,278. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$161K
Median grant
$1,278
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications received during calendar qu
Assets
$14M

How to apply

An exempt tax determination letter is required. A recipient must be a 501(c)(3) organization, state or municipality. Preference is given to needs of loveland, larimer county, or colorado. Contact: Summer Scott, Po Box 732, Loveland, Co, 9706699525 Deadlines: Applications received during calendar quarter will be considered during first month of following qtr Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uchealth Medical Center of the RockiesLoveland, COMajor projects$100K
Art Works in LovelandLoveland, COLegacy funding$24K
Community KitchenLoveland, COLegacy funding$10K
Meals on WheelsLoveland, COLegacy funding$6,000
Thompson Education FoundationLoveland, COCulture & community$5,000
United Way of Larimer CountyFort Collins, COCulture & community$5,000
Loveland MuseumLoveland, COCulture & community$2,500
Colorado Youth OutdoorsFort Collins, COEducation$1,556
Artist Charitable FundLoveland, COCulture & community$1,000
Find Your Light TheatreLoveland, COCulture & community$1,000
Hearts & Horses IncLoveland, COEducation$1,000
House of Neighborly ServiceLoveland, COBasic needs$1,000
Noco HumaneLoveland, COBasic needs$1,000
Neighbor2neighborFort Collins, COBasic needs$1,000
Children Museum of Northern ColoradoLoveland, COMajor projects$500
Homeward AllianceFort Collins, COBasic needs$500

About this foundation

Erion Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Loveland, Colorado, administered in care of The Organization, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Erion Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. An exempt tax determination letter is required. A recipient must be a 501(c)(3) organization, state or municipality. Preference is given to needs of loveland, larimer county, or colorado. Deadlines: Applications received during calendar quarter will be considered during first month of following qtr.

How much does Erion Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $161K across 16 grants, a median of $1,278.

Where does Erion Foundation give?

Colorado (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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