The mission of the Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust is to continue the legacy of Mr. Erbe's generosity by supporting a wide range of charitable causes that enhance the community. This includes support for religious, scientific, literary, educational, and other charitable endeavors.
The Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust awards grants to organizations that are dedicated to a variety of program areas including environment/animals, health, arts, culture, and humanities, education, human services, international/foreign affairs, public/society benefit, and religion. These grants aim to uphold the charitable intent outlined by Mr. Erbe, ensuring his philanthropic vision impacts the community positively across these diverse sectors.