Daniel J And Edith A Ehrlich
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes that promote social justice, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and community well-being. Its mission encompasses defending individual rights, alleviating suffering among animals, and addressing food insecurity, mental health, and civil rights issues. The foundation supports various populations, including families, caregivers, individuals with special needs, and marginalized communities. It also emphasizes the importance of arts and cultural preservation, as well as advocacy for refugees and vulnerable groups. The foundation primarily operates within New York but also extends its support to initiatives across the United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits (often with a New York connection) working in civil rights, environmental conservation, animal welfare, food/security, arts, or community human services seeking modest program or general operating grants.
Good Fit
- • A clear program description that fits one of the foundation's observed focus areas (civil rights, environment, animal rescue, food security, arts, mental health).
- • A demonstrated New York presence or clear local impact, even if the organization also works nationally.
- • Request size in the small-to-mid range (most grants are under $5K, with occasional awards up to ~$30K).
- • Ability to provide a concise mailed letter explaining the organization's function and impact.
- • Introductions or prior relationship with trustees or current grantees (evidence of repeat grantees suggests value of relationships).
Geography
Giving is multi‑state: latest filings show recipients across about 10 states, though roughly 62% of dollars remained in the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded about 31–33 distinct organizations each year across diverse fields (civil rights, environment, animal welfare, arts, food security and more), with many independent recipients rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—nine new recipients appeared in the latest year and prior years also show new grantees—but the foundation's stated 'only preselected' policy and lack of an open public application process temper the likelihood that unsolicited applicants will reliably be admitted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
