Ehrhart Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyVenice, Florida · EIN 65-6263281 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $11,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Theatre | Venice, FL | General | $80,000 |
| Venice Institute for Performing Art | Venice, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General | $15,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Washington DC, DC | General | $11,000 |
| Alachua County Library District Fou | Gainsville, FL | General | $8,000 |
| Betty J Johnson N Sarasota Library | Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Venice Art Center | Venice, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Venice Heritage Inc | Venice, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Visible Men Academy | Bradenton, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | Northeast Harbor, ME | General | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston | Mt Pleasant, SC | General | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | General | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($50,972). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,972 | 17 |
| 2023 | $185,673 | 18 |
| 2022 | $223,954 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349101305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6263281
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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