Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to tax-exempt organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Annual application deadlines
August 31
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment/animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
Pennsylvania
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic restrictions; however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in Pennsylvania, particularly within the city of Harrisburg.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Committee Members
Grantee selections are made by a committee of three Harrisburg, Pennsylvania residents.
Grant Guidelines
The Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust awards grants to organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 2
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by August 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in October.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
Under the terms of his Will, Mr. Erbe created a perpetual charitable trust. A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Mr. Erbe died in November 1969, but his generosity will continue to benefit the community for many years to come.
Mission
To provide grants to tax-exempt organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Annual application deadlines
August 31
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment/animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
Pennsylvania
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic restrictions; however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in Pennsylvania, particularly within the city of Harrisburg.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Committee Members
Grantee selections are made by a committee of three Harrisburg, Pennsylvania residents.
The Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust awards grants to organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 2
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by August 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in October.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
About the Foundation
Under the terms of his Will, Mr. Erbe created a perpetual charitable trust. A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Mr. Erbe died in November 1969, but his generosity will continue to benefit the community for many years to come.
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