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Elson Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in MATTHEWS, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Elisa Curtis. It holds total assets of $26K. Annual income is reported at $22K. Total assets have decreased from $187K in 2011 to $36K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, Elson Family Charitable Trust has made 17 grants totaling $42K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $16K in 2021 to $4K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $23K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $6K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and Maryland and Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 3 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.
Elson Family Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, MD, MN.
Elson Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $42K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $6K.
Elson Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elson Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in MATTHEWS, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elisa Curtis | TRUSTEE | $4K | $0 | $4K |
Total Giving
$9K
Total Assets
$36K
Fair Market Value
$42K
Net Worth
$36K
Grants Paid
$4K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$606
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total: $33K
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$42K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL PROGRAM | Hagerstown, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| Starkey Hearing FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Los Rayos De EsperanzaGENERAL PROGRAM | Waxhaw, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseGENERAL PROGRAM | Charlotte, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Bright BlessingsGENERAL PROGRAM | Matthews, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Queen City Pregancy CenterGENERAL PROGRAM | Charlotte, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Bright BlessingGENERAL PROGRAM | Matthews, NC | $4K | 2022 |