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Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust is a private trust based in POST, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $9.6M. Annual income is reported at $2M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust has made 84 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $352K and $415K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $103K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 28 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, TN, NC.
Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.2M across 84 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $103K.
Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust is headquartered in POST, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary L Mccrary | TRUSTEE | $7K | $0 | $7K |
Total Giving
$574K
Total Assets
$9.5M
Fair Market Value
$10.9M
Net Worth
$9.5M
Grants Paid
$415K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$218K
Distribution Amount
$515K
Total: $9.2M
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner FoundationFAMILY PATHWAYS PROJECT $20,000; FAMILY HOPE CENTER $20,000 | Lubbock, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyOPERATIONAL USE | Lubbock, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyHOPE LODGE OPERATIONAL | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| University Medical Center FoundationCOVID 19 FIGHT $2,500; 20 UMC GALA $3,000 | Lubbock, TX | $103K | 2023 |
| Texas Tech FoundationKTTZ-CHANNEL 5 PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM | Lubbock, TX | $68K | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Church Education FundSCHOLARSHIPS | Post, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Community Recovery CenterOPERATING EXPENSES $500; DRUG & ALCOHOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS $20,000 | Post, TX | $23K | 2023 |
| Ranching Heritage AssocCHARITABLE | Lubbock, TX | $23K | 2023 |
| Os Ranch FoundationCHARITABLE | Post, TX | $11K | 2023 |
| Garza County TrailblazersOPERATING EXPENSES | Post, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Health CenterCOVID 19 OPERATIONAL $25,0000; COVID 19 SPONSOR $1,000 | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesCOVID 19 OPERATIONAL | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Post Animal Refuge CenterOPERATING EXPENSES | Post, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Ttu AssociationART OF LLANO ESTACADO EXHIBIT | Lubbock, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Alcoholic Recovery CenterDISCRETIONARY USE | Lubbock, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Pleasant Home Baptist ChurchOPERATING EXPENSES | Post, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Crossview Christian CampCHARITABLE | Dickens, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Garza County4-H YOUTH PROGRAM $250 | Post, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Post City FestivalsOPERATING EXPENSES | Post, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic ChurchSCHOLARSHIPS | Lubbock, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Caprock Cultural AssociationPARKING LOT PROJECT. | Post, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Samaritans PurseOPERATIONAL USE | Boone, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Post Art Guild IncSPRING ART SHOW & EXHIBIT MEMORIAL | Post, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Catholic Family ServiceNIGHT TO REMEMBER FUNDRAISER | Lubbock, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| University Of Texas Md Anderson CenterRESEARCH AND EDUCATION | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Holy Cross Catholic ChurchOPERATIONAL USE | Post, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| South Plains Food BankPOST PANTRY PROGRAM | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Heartful"ART IN THE SPOT" PROGRAM | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Covenant Presbyterian ChurchCHURCH | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| City Of Post - Post LibraryTO PURCHASE BOOKS | Post, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of The OzarksSCHOLARSHIPS | Clarksville, AR | $4K | 2022 |