Erik & Dorrit Pfau Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWellesley, Massachusetts · EIN 46-4164102 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$465K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$17,300
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,250 and $43,100.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
62% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Unrestricated | $51,750 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | Unrestricated | $51,750 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Unrestricated | $51,725 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricated | $51,725 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Unrestricated | $43,100 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Unrestricated | $25,875 |
| Covenant House - New York | New York, NY | Unrestricated | $25,875 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | Unrestricated | $25,450 |
| Xavier Society for the Blind | New York, NY | Unrestricated | $17,300 |
| Carmel of the Holy Family | Cleveland Heights, OH | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Grace Church of Martha's Vineyard | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Hospice of Martha's Vineyard | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Island Housing Trust | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Development | Oak Bluffs, MA | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricated | $17,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $465,300 | 16 |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $144,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4164102
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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