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2025
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AI Summary

The Bright & Christella Erichson Charitable Trust, established in 1979, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to explore potential funding opportunities. In the 2025 filing year, the Trust awarded a total of $51,000 across 11 grantees.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$51K
2025
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2025
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Logo for "ST IGNATIUS NURSING & REHAB CENTER"
ST IGNATIUS NURSING & REHAB CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$69.5K
14%
GOLDEN SLIPPER CENTER FOR SENIORS INC
WYNNEWOOD, PA
$43.5K
9%
Logo for "Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia"
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia
Bala Cynwyd, PA
$41K
8%
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Grants Given

2025
Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size

Board & Team

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Harvey N Shapiro Esquire
Board Member
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Mark Shapiro Esquire
Board Member
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Mark Shapiro
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79?
No. BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 give?
BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 make each year?
In 2025, BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $51 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 fund recently?
In 2025, BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ST IGNATIUS NURSING & REHAB CENTER, GOLDEN SLIPPER CENTER FOR SENIORS INC, and Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79?
BRIGHT & CHRISTELLA ERICHSON CHARITABLE TRUST UA DTD 08/06/79 does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.