David W Elliott Memorial Foundation
David W Elliott Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Clarkston, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $323K. Net investment income was $57K.
David W Elliott Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: David W Elliott Memorial Foundation gave $323K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $323K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $323,000
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $323,000
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $323,000
- Total assets
- $2,456,338
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who David W Elliott Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($323K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How David W Elliott Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2020) to $323K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | General Operating Support | $323,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,456,338 | $78,918 | $399,857 | $323,000 | 1 | $325,279 | $57,289 | $349,656 |
| 2024 | $2,777,277 | $215,659 | $352,585 | $280,000 | 1 | $281,062 | $148,587 | $325,925 |
| 2023 | $2,914,201 | $253,698 | $352,716 | $290,000 | 1 | $292,491 | $193,973 | $280,449 |
| 2022 | $3,013,225 | $90,161 | $367,029 | $302,000 | 2 | $303,062 | $70,246 | $294,699 |
| 2021 | $3,292,394 | $168,227 | $308,633 | $240,000 | 1 | $243,820 | $104,639 | $307,482 |
| 2020 | $3,428,838 | $69,966 | $277,746 | $227,000 | 6 | — | $80,765 | $234,822 |
| 2019 | $3,636,738 | $144,147 | $292,339 | $235,000 | 15 | — | $90,442 | $238,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David W Elliott Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $350K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David W Elliott Memorial Foundation is led by Henry S. Woloson, President & Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry S. Woloson
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl A. Gambaro
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Batterbee
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thaddeus J. Kedzierski
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 David W Elliott Memorial Foundation
How much does David W Elliott Memorial Foundation give each year?
David W Elliott Memorial Foundation gave $323K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $280K across 1 grant.
How large is David W Elliott Memorial Foundation?
David W Elliott Memorial Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does David W Elliott Memorial Foundation operate?
David W Elliott Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Iowa, Michigan.
What is David W Elliott Memorial Foundation's EIN?
David W Elliott Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4852317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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