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Lewis Elkins Fund is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1936. The principal officer is The 1st Pennsylvania Bank & Trust. It holds total assets of $32.1M. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. Total assets have grown from $14.2M in 2011 to $32.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Lewis Elkins Fund has made 15 grants totaling $4.8M, with a median grant of $320K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.2M in 2022 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$280K
Median Grant
$280K
Average Grant
$280K
Largest Grant
$280K
Based on 5 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.
Lewis Elkins Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA.
Lewis Elkins Fund has distributed a total of $4.8M across 15 grants. The median grant size is $320K, with an average of $320K. Individual grants have ranged from $320K to $320K.
Lewis Elkins Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lewis Elkins Fund is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $173K | $0 | $173K |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$32.7M
Fair Market Value
$36.6M
Net Worth
$32.7M
Grants Paid
$1.6M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$563K
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $23M
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$4.8M
Average Grant
$320K
Median Grant
$320K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$320K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Fam And Child Svc Of PhilaGENERAL OPERATING | Philadelphia, PA | $320K | 2023 |
| The Athenaeum Of PhiladelphiaGENERAL OPERATING | Philadelphia, PA | $320K | 2023 |
| Merchants Fund Of PhiladelphiaGENERAL OPERATING | Philadelphia, PA | $320K | 2023 |
| Wills Eye InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Philadelphia, PA | $320K | 2023 |
| Inglis HouseGENERAL OPERATING | Philadelphia, PA | $320K | 2023 |