Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation Email Format
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation is a Southeast Michigan-based philanthropic organization focused on grantmaking to support regional health, culture, research, sustainability, and democracy initiatives. Founded in 2009 and located in Birmingham, Michigan, the foundation has historically deployed substantial grants to strengthen Great Lakes health, bolster arts and cultural organizations, advance Alzheimer’s research, promote sustainable business practices, and protect democratic processes. In 2022 the foundation began a planned spenddown of assets, with a target to conclude grantmaking by 2034, while continuing to support leadership and organizations shaping a sustainable and culturally vibrant future for Southeast Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region. Recent activity highlights include multiyear and targeted grants to organizations such as Freshwater Future, Detroit Opera, and Centrepolis Accelerator, reflecting ongoing engagement in environmental, cultural, and innovation-oriented initiatives. The foundation operates within the philanthropic fundraising services sector and employs a team based in the Birmingham area to manage its grantmaking and leadership transitions, including updates to its leadership in 2023.
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