Grants paid in 2024
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss SchoolLakeville, CT | General Purpose | $300K |
| The Fessenden SchoolWest Newton, MA | General Purpose | $190K |
| Brooks SchoolNorth Andover, MA | General Purpose | $25K |
| Woodwell Climate Research CenterFalmouth, ME | General Purpose | $20K |
| Boston AthenaeumBoston, MA | General Purpose | $10K |
| Listen Community ServicesLebanon, NH | General Purpose | $10K |
| Maine Island Trail AssociationPortland, ME | General Purpose | $10K |
| Old Dartmouth Historical SocietyNew Bedford, MA | New Bedford Whaling Museum | $10K |
| Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CA | General Purpose | $10K |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | The Nature Conservancy of Maine chapter | $10K |
| Trinity ChurchBoston, MA | General Purpose | $10K |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchNewark, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope Dealer CommunityColumbus, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Portland Community SquashPortland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sea Change YogaPortland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Main PlaceNewark, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Refuge IncColumbus, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center of Knox CountyMount Vernon, OH | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul CenterNewark, OH | General Purpose | $2,500 |
By state: Connecticut 1 · Massachusetts 5 · Maine 4 · Ohio 6 · New Hampshire 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Elfers Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Choate Hall & Stewart, tax-exempt since 1970. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Elfers Foundation Inc 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 Elfers Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $640K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Elfers Foundation Inc give?
Connecticut (1 grants), Massachusetts (5 grants), Maine (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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