Private foundation · EIN 20-2033062 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elpis Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $270K total, median $20K. 43% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$270K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OK
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 11 of 14 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kansas City Christian SchoolPraire Village, KSGeneral fund.$40K
Crossover Prep AcademyTulsa, OKGeneral fund.$40K
Cristo Rey Kansas CityKansas City, MOGeneral fund.$40K
Elam MinistriesAlpharetta, GAGeneral fund.$30K
Christ for Humanity IncTulsa, OKGeneral fund$30K
Little Light HouseTulsa, OKGeneral fund$20K
She Brews Coffee & Transition ProgramTulsa, OKGeneral fund$5,000
Alliance Resources Partners Lp - PtpTulsa, OKGeneral fund.$116
Energy Tranfer Lp - PtpDallas, TXGeneral fund.$33
Western Midstream Parners - PtpThe Woodlands, TXGeneral fund.$6
Cheniere Energy Partners Lp - PtpHouston, TXGeneral fund.$2

By state: Oklahoma 6 · Kansas 2 · Missouri 1 · Georgia 1 · North Carolina 1 · Texas 3

About this foundation

Elpis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of John G Nikkel, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Elpis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Elpis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $270K across 14 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Elpis Foundation give?

Oklahoma (6 grants), Kansas (2 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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