Ervin Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyRadnor, Pennsylvania · EIN 35-7317145 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $20,000.
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
80% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | Boston, MA | To support the hls institute to end mass incarceration | $35,000 |
| Saint James School | Philadelphia, PA | For general support | $20,000 |
| Freedom Reads | Hamden, CT | For general support | $20,000 |
| Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | Washington, DC | To support the campaign for fair sentencing of youth | $15,000 |
| Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | Washington, DC | To support the campaign for fair sentencing of youth | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621179349100642
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7317145
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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