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Elfers Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1970. The principal officer is Choate Hall & Stewart. It holds total assets of $15.4M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $6.3M in 2010 to $13.9M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. 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 Massachusetts. According to available records, Elfers Foundation Inc. has made 30 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $112K. The foundation has distributed between $570K and $2.2M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.2M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K, with an average award of $112K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$44K
Largest Grant
$247K
Based on 15 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.
Elfers Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, ME.
Elfers Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.4M across 30 grants. The median grant size is $112K, with an average of $112K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K.
Elfers Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elfers Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Muther | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah B Elfers | President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Elfers Muther | Treasurer/Vice President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Henry Dormitzer | Secretary/Clerk/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine A Elfers | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Alexander Haughton | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$792K
Total Assets
$13.9M
Fair Market Value
$13.9M
Net Worth
$13.9M
Grants Paid
$570K
Contributions
$8K
Net Investment Income
$227K
Distribution Amount
$679K
Total: $9.3M
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$112K
Median Grant
$112K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss SchoolGeneral Purpose | Lakeville, CT | $300K | 2023 |
| The Fessenden SchoolGeneral Purpose | West Newton, MA | $190K | 2023 |
| Dana Hall SchoolsGeneral Purpose | Wellesley, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Woodwell Climate Research CenterGeneral Purpose | Falmouth, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| 317 Main Street Community Music CenterGeneral Purpose | Yarmouth, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Sacred Sons FoundationGeneral Purpose | Paia, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center IncGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Portland Community SquashGeneral Purpose | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| New England Conservatory Of MusicGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| Mass General Newton-Wellesley HospitalGeneral Purpose | Newton, MA | $124K | 2022 |
| Mass General Hospital (Aka Mass General Brigham)General Purpose | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |