Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPost, Texas · EIN 75-6305761 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $26,500.
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
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMC Foundation | Lubbock, TX | Children's miracle network $2,500; passion campaign $100,000 | $102,500 |
| Post Economic Development Corp' | Post, TX | Champer of commerce | $44,093 |
| Buckner Foundation | Lubbock, TX | Family pathways project $20,000; family hope center $20,000 | $40,000 |
| Os Ranch Foundation | Post, TX | Museum | $40,000 |
| Presbyterian Church Education Fund | Post, TX | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Box, TX | Kttz - channel 5 public broadcasting system $20,000; scholarships $5,000; day of giving paleontology department $3,300 | $28,300 |
| Community Recovery Center | Post, TX | General operations | $26,500 |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | Dental equipment | $25,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Research & education programs | $25,000 |
| Post-Garza County Ems | Post, TX | First responder unit | $20,000 |
| Post City Festivals | Post, TX | Recipient discretion | $11,500 |
| Garza County Trailblazers | Post, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Post Animal Refuge Center | Post, TX | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Lubbock, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church | Post, TX | Kitchen improvements | $6,500 |
| Caprock Cultural Association | Post, TX | General operations | $6,000 |
| Alcoholic Recovery Center | Lubbock, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Museum of Ttu Association | Lubbock, TX | Art of llano silver sponsors | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | Parent empowerment program | $5,000 |
| Garza County Jr Livestock | Post, TX | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of the Ozarks | Clarksville, AR | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Garza County | Post, TX | Summer recreation programs | $3,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Council 11807 | Lubbock, TX | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Post Girl Scouts | Post, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($30,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $495,893 | 28 |
| 2024 | $463,538 | 22 |
| 2023 | $415,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631819349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6305761
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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