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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Erickson Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $24.5K across 26 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$24.5K
2025
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
John W Erickson
Board Member
J
John M Millkey
Board Member
E
Elizabeth a Erickson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE?
No. ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE give?
ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE make each year?
In 2025, ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $25 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE fund recently?
In 2025, ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Indiana University Foundation, University of Illinois Foundation, and Feeding America. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE?
ERICKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.