Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $91,000, including grants to universities, colleges, and a school.
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc gave $91K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Illinois. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,000
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,583
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,609,315
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Steven E. Glass, Esq. as the contact, requests the purpose of the charitable organization, and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven E Glass Esq
Mailing address: 60 East 42Nd Street Suite 700, New York, NY 10165
Phone: (212) 986-5780
Email: sglass@stevenglasslaw.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwestern University ($15K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple locations. By recipient state, grant dollars were distributed as follows: Illinois 25%, Pennsylvania 16%, Washington, DC 16%, New York 9%, and Texas 8%. These shares describe the reported grants and do not establish a geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $91K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation | $15,000 |
| Trinity University San Antonio, TX | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation | $7,500 |
| Amherst College Amherst, MA | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation | $7,500 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation | $7,500 |
| University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | To Fulfill Mission of Foundaiton. | $7,500 |
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation. | $7,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation | $7,500 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation | $7,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation | $7,500 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | To Fulfill Mission of Foundation | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,609,315 | $90,564 | $124,518 | $91,000 | 12 | $105,614 | $43,434 | $76,046 |
| 2024 | $1,557,972 | $63,629 | $105,074 | $73,000 | 10 | $87,830 | $47,323 | $71,583 |
| 2023 | $1,471,158 | $139,217 | $90,161 | $61,500 | 9 | $75,250 | $118,759 | $67,701 |
| 2022 | $1,425,180 | $143,172 | $87,834 | $52,000 | 9 | $69,905 | $96,125 | $81,605 |
| 2021 | $1,764,682 | $169,806 | $70,891 | $41,000 | 9 | — | $135,986 | $77,323 |
| 2020 | $1,450,654 | $60,553 | $76,597 | $46,000 | 10 | — | $32,926 | $70,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to educational organizations. Northwestern University describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth. Ethical Culture Fieldston School says it provides education from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Other grantees describe their missions in different terms: Rochester Institute of Technology emphasizes creativity and innovation; Georgetown University highlights discourse across faiths, cultures, and beliefs; and the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $91,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest grants were $15,000 to Northwestern University and $7,500 each to Trinity University, Amherst College, the University of Chicago, the University of Rhode Island, Swarthmore College, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Howard University, and the University of Toronto. Ethical Culture Fieldston School received $1,000. The stated purpose for these grants was to fulfill the foundation’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Giuliana Robertson as President; Matthew E. Adelson as VP & Treasurer; Arita Balaram, Sophia Blankenhorn, Lisa A. Spielman, and Alonzo Cee as BD Directors; Yvonne Korshak as Vice President; Linda Phillips as VP & Secretary; and Steven E. Glass, Esq. as Foundation Manager.
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc is led by Giuliana Robertson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Giuliana Robertson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alonzo Cee
Board Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arita Balaram
Board Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Spielman
Board Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sophia Blankenhorn
Board Director
Board Directord → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Phillips
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew E. Adelson
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yvonne Korshak
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven E. Glass Esq.
Foundation Manager
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William P. Holm Esq. (2020–2024) — Foundation Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc
How much does Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc give each year?
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc gave $91K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 10 grants.
What is Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc give grants?
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc's top state is Illinois, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (16%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fulfill Mission of Foundation" (11 grants).
Who are Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Northwestern University ($15,000), Trinity University ($7,500) and Amherst College ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc?
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc fund?
The filing does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to educational organizations. Northwestern University describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc's EIN?
Elbert Lenrow Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2997431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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