The Ellen Yerman Charitable Foundation concentrates modest, targeted grants to faith-based Catholic mission groups, local parish social services, and direct-service nonprofits that support vulnerable people (pregnant women, people with disabilities, veterans) and companionship for seniors. Grants are typically unrestricted/general support and often repeat to the same organizations, suggesting long-term relationships with a small set of preferred grantees. While based in Slingerlands, NY, the foundation supports both local (e.g., parish and Birthright of the Capital District) and national religious/mission organizations (e.g., Maryknoll).
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$148K
$30K
$16K
Most grants fall between $2K and $3K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$3K
About 87% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Small-to-midsize one-off and repeat grants ($2,500–$5,000) concentrated among a handful of recurring grantees; emphasis on general operating support rather than project-restricted funding.
Notable grantees: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Birthright of the Capital District, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Parish of Mater Christi
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $2,500 | 2025 | TO UNITE SHELTER ANIMALS AND ADULTS |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BIRTHRIGHT OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT | BALLSTON SPA, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PARISH OF MATER CHRISTI | ALBANY, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | FOOD PANTRY AND PLAY PRESENTED |
| ALFRED UNIVERSITY | ALFRED, NY | $1,250 | 2025 | HILLEL SUPPORT GENERAL PURPOSE |
| K9'S FOR WARRIORS | PONTE VEDRA, FL | $750 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE VETERANS WITH SERVICEDOGS |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $750 | 2025 | EMPOWERING VETERANS WITH SERVICES |
| PARISH OF MATER CHRISTI | ALBANY, NY | $3,750 | 2024 | FOOD PANTRY AND PLAY PRESENTED |
| GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | $2,500 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $2,500 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| BIRTHRIGHT OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT | BALLSTON SPA, NY | $2,500 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| ALFRED UNIVERSITY | ALFRED, NY | $1,250 | 2024 | HILLEL SUPPORT GENERAL PURPOSE |
| MARYKNOLL FATHERS AND BROTHERS | MARYKNOLL, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| MARYKNOLL SISTERS | MARYKNOLL, NY | $3,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION
$2,500TO UNITE SHELTER ANIMALS AND ADULTS
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL
BIRTHRIGHT OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT
$2,500GENERAL
GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND
$2,500GENERAL
PARISH OF MATER CHRISTI
$2,000FOOD PANTRY AND PLAY PRESENTED
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
$1,250HILLEL SUPPORT GENERAL PURPOSE
K9'S FOR WARRIORS
$750TO PROVIDE VETERANS WITH SERVICEDOGS
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
$750EMPOWERING VETERANS WITH SERVICES
PARISH OF MATER CHRISTI
$3,750FOOD PANTRY AND PLAY PRESENTED
GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND
$2,500GENERAL
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL
BIRTHRIGHT OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT
$2,500GENERAL
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
$1,250HILLEL SUPPORT GENERAL PURPOSE
MARYKNOLL FATHERS AND BROTHERS
$5,000GENERAL
MARYKNOLL SISTERS
$3,000GENERAL