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The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family

Royal Oak, Michigan  ·  EIN 205966333  ·  Private foundation

Based in Royal Oak, Michigan, The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family has awarded $77.6M across 661 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$12.5M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$295.4M
Assets (FY2020)
661
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family funds

The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), higher education.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher Education

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Detroit, MI$3.0M2024
The Henry Ford
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Dearborn, MI$2.6M2024
The Henry Ford
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Dearborn, MI$2.6M2025

How to apply for funding from The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family

From The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

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Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at erbff.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family

Does The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family accept grant applications?
Yes — The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family fund?
The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, The Henry Ford. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family give in grants?
The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family reported $12.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $77.6M over 661 grants.
Where is The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family located?
The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family is based in Royal Oak, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205966333.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.