Aelk Foundation Inc
Aelk Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $237K.
Aelk Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aelk Foundation Inc gave $375K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $375,000
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,750
- +113.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $4,470,143
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Aelk Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hostelling Interenational USA ($200K). Together the top 4 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 35 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aelk Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2020) to $395K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hostelling Interenational USA Silver Springs, MD | To Support the Organization | $200,000 |
| Out Youth Austin, TX | To Support the Organization | $100,000 |
| The Regufee Collective Austin, TX | To Support the Organization | $50,000 |
| The Lilith Fund Beaverton, OR | To Support the Organization | $25,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Aelk Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,470,143 | $293,636 | $461,371 | $375,000 | 4 | $404,696 | $236,961 | $361,713 |
| 2023 | $4,637,878 | $270,479 | $452,654 | $395,000 | 9 | $425,029 | $241,394 | $377,358 |
| 2022 | $4,820,053 | $93,618 | $383,024 | $323,000 | 9 | $342,490 | $66,602 | $332,846 |
| 2021 | $5,109,459 | $1,376,779 | $367,137 | $335,000 | 7 | $338,051 | $743,993 | $336,060 |
| 2020 | $4,557,895 | $177,927 | $265,743 | $240,000 | 6 | — | $153,138 | $269,760 |
| 2019 | $4,647,034 | $1,047,018 | $311,147 | $270,000 | 5 | — | $83,829 | $256,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aelk Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $362K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aelk Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Elizabeth Wynn
Director
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyrie Wynn
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Larkin Wynn
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aelk Foundation Inc
How much does Aelk Foundation Inc give each year?
Aelk Foundation Inc gave $375K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $395K across 9 grants.
What is Aelk Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aelk Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $93,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aelk Foundation Inc give grants?
Aelk Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (40%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Aelk Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Aelk Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization" (4 grants).
How large is Aelk Foundation Inc?
Aelk Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $405K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $362K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Aelk Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aelk Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1592864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Aelk Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
United Way Worldwide
Alexandria, VA
United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$68.0M
Grants
209
Total Given
$11.4M
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Aelk Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aelk-foundation-inc-morg_5479ed537e7542b09bf52f4e25f63fc8
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_461592864_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Aelk Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/aelk-foundation-inc-morg_5479ed537e7542b09bf52f4e25f63fc8},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-13. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Aelk Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Aelk Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?