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Elder Family Foundation is a private trust based in SWARTHMORE, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Elizabeth Mentzinger. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $676K. Total assets have decreased from $4.3M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Elder Family Foundation has made 49 grants totaling $314K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $27K in 2020 to $70K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $150K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $10K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Elder Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, IL, MA.
Elder Family Foundation has distributed a total of $314K across 49 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $10K.
Elder Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elder Family Foundation is headquartered in SWARTHMORE, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$83K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$70K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$114K
Distribution Amount
$81K
Total: $1.4M
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$314K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale School Of MedicineHaven Free Clinic | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of ChicagoGeneral Operations | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Fund For Penn MedicineGeneral Operations | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Shakespeare FestivalGeneral Operations | Center Valley, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Agnes Irwin SchoolEdward "Wigs" Frank II Endowed Fund for Teaching Excellence | Rosemont, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Old South Church In BostonTaylor Leadership Fellowship | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Quintessence Theater GroupGeneral Operations | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Chester Children'S ChorusGeneral Operations | Swarthmore, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Abc Strath Haven IncGeneral Operations | Swarthmore, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| So Others May LearnGeneral Operations | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Penn Medicine DevelopmentGeneral Operations | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Chicago Communities In SchoolsGeneral Operations | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Lantern Theater CompanyGeneral Operations | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Swarthmore Centennial FoundationGeneral operations | Swarthmore, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Wayfaring BandGeneral Operations | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Mighty WritersGeneral Operations | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtGeneral Operations | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2021 |
| Old South ChurchGeneral Operations | Boston, MA | $10K | 2020 |
| Chester Childrens ChorusGeneral Operations | Swarthmore, PA | $5K | 2020 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGeneral Operations | Montgomery, AL | $1K | 2020 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Ed FundGeneral Operations | New York, NY | $750 | 2020 |
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