Also known as: Fred & Barbara ERB Family Foundation · Fred and Barbara ERB Family Foundation · ERB Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 205966333) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Fred & Barbara ERB Family Foundation reported 107 grants totaling $16,927,015 to 105 organizations across 5 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $2,600,000 to The Henry Ford.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| The Henry Ford | DEARBORN, MI | $2,600,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,300,000 |
| Detroit Public Media | WIXOM, MI | $1,125,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Foundation for Public Spaces | DETROIT, MI | $1,000,000 |
| University of Michigan | ANN ARBOR, MI | $893,230 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | CHICAGO, IL | $655,000 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future | DETROIT, MI | $500,000 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | ANN ARBOR, MI | $455,000 |
| Ecology Center Inc | ANN ARBOR, MI | $385,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | GRAND HAVEN, MI | $379,000 |
| Friends of the Rouge | PLYMOUTH, MI | $335,000 |
| Inforum | DETROIT, MI | $311,000 |
| Clinton River Watershed Council | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI | $300,000 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | LANSING, MI | $265,000 |
| Wayne State University | DETROIT, MI | $262,500 |
| Michigan Voices | DETROIT, MI | $260,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | DETROIT, MI | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Affairs Coalition | DETROIT, MI | $250,000 |
| Promote the Vote Fund | LANSING, MI | $250,000 |
| Michigan State University | DETROIT, MI | $248,610 |
| Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition | DETROIT, MI | $200,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 |
| The Cranbrook Project | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $200,000 |
| Friends of the Detroit River | TAYLOR, MI | $190,000 |
| Michigan Association Conservation Districts (macd) | EAST LANSING, MI | $183,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | DETROIT, MI | $170,000 |
| Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $158,750 |
| Environmental Working Group | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 |
| Freshwater Future | PETOSKEY, MI | $150,000 |
| Local First Education Foundation DBA People First Economy | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $150,000 |
| Alliance of Rouge Communities | CANTON, MI | $133,000 |
| Mothering Justice | DETROIT, MI | $125,000 |
| Royal Oak Civic Foundation | ROYAL OAK, MI | $125,000 |
| Christ Church Cranbrook | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $120,425 |
| Detroit Sound Conservancy | DETROIT, MI | $112,500 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $100,000 |
| Detroit Cultural Center Association | DETROIT, MI | $100,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | DETROIT, MI | $100,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | ROYAL OAK, MI | $100,000 |
| Center for Watershed Protection Inc | FULTON, MD | $96,000 |
| Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation | HARPER WOODS, MI | $95,000 |
| Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts | DETROIT, MI | $95,000 |
| Arts League of Michigan Inc (carr Center) | DETROIT, MI | $88,750 |
| Great Lakes Environmental LAW Center | DETROIT, MI | $85,000 |
| Culture Source | DETROIT, MI | $84,000 |
| Northeast-Midwest Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $80,000 |
| Aclu of Michigan | DETROIT, MI | $75,000 |
| Belle Isle Conservancy | DETROIT, MI | $75,000 |
| MSU Detroit Center - Community Music School | DETROIT, MI | $70,000 |
| Green & Healthy Home Initiative Inc | BALTIMORE, MD | $65,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
