Private foundation · EIN 47-4706494 · Elburn, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elliott Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $315K total, median $30K. 43% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$315K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in IL
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Francis High SchoolWheaton, ILBoy's golf program, cheerleading program, project park safety$115K
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NYGeneral charitable support$50K
Kansas University Endowment AssociationKansas City, KSDigital health co / lab$50K
Oakland UniversityRochester, MIMen's golf program$30K
Immanuel Lutheran ChurchBatavia, ILGeneral charitable support$25K
St Gall Catholic ChurchElburn, ILGeneral charitable support$25K
Notre Dame Preparatory AcademyPontiac, MIBoys golf program$20K

By state: Illinois 3 · New York 1 · Kansas 1 · Michigan 2

About this foundation

Elliott Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elburn, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Elliott Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Elliott Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $315K across 7 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Elliott Family Foundation give?

Illinois (3 grants), New York (1 grants), Kansas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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