Elea Institute
Elea Institute, formally established in 2022 following Addus HomeCare's acquisition of JourneyCare's hospice services, is a national organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality hospice and palliative care. Emerging from a legacy of hospice organizations serving the Chicagoland region since 1978, Elea Institute leads national efforts through grants, research, education, and strategic partnerships. The organization is grounded in three core values—Dignity, Compassion, and Comfort—and works to remove barriers to care for underserved populations while advancing research and public awareness of end-of-life care options across the United States.
Elea Institute at a glance
In short: Elea Institute gave $1.6M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $230K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,611,000
- +158.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $230,143
- +195.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $146,250
- Total assets
- $134,286,836
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Elea Institute
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Elea Institute
Who Elea Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Joliet Area Community Hospice dba ($628K). Together the top 7 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 15 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $623K (2023) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet Area Community Hospice dba Joliet, IL | General Funding | $627,500 |
| The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Washington DC, DC | General Funding | $418,000 |
| National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice In Washington DC, DC | General Funding | $289,750 |
| Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) Schaumburg, IL | General Funding | $146,250 |
| Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General Funding | $57,000 |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL | General Funding | $47,500 |
| Serenity Hospice and Home Foundation Oregon, IL | General Funding | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,286,836 | $3,341,967 | $3,399,198 | $1,611,000 | 7 | $4,068,430 |
| 2023 | $125,854,199 | $3,940,435 | $2,065,111 | $622,730 | 8 | $3,950,948 |
| 2022 | $132,107,047 | $80,549,075 | $4,635,081 | — | — | $67,844,726 |
| 2021 | $93,764,887 | $69,461,099 | $62,567,974 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $97,968,377 | $71,910,052 | $70,373,218 | — | — | $-392,676 |
About Elea Institute
Based on IRS filings
Elea Institute is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $134.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $4.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elea Institute is led by Kent Mathy, Chair & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kent Mathy
Chair & President
Vice Chair → Vice President, Chair & President, 2022
Vice President, Chair & President → Chair & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candyce Mayer
CFO & COO
Interim CEO → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → CFO & COO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$226K (2020) → $246K (2024)
Julia Cormier
Secretary
Board → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Conroy Kenney
Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mead Montgomery
Treasurer
Board → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Boundy
Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: David Hanold (2020–2023) — Board
- Former: Anne B. Miller (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Elizabeth S. Foley (2020–2022) — Board
- Former: Kimberly Hobson (2020–2022) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Kristin Kurczewski (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Lawrence CASAZZA (2020–2022) — Board
- Former: Lisa M Cox (2020–2022) — Vice President of Marketing & Communications
- Former: Matthew Gensburg (2020–2022) — Board
- Former: Scott Vender (2020–2022) — Board
- Former: Lydia Rohn (2021–2022) — Vice President of Human Resources
- Former: Myleene Bosch (2021–2022) — Vice President of Hospice
- Former: Linda Colello (2022) — Executive Coordinator
- Former: Matthew Haycox (2022) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: Michael Podlasek (2022) — Manager of Finance
- Former: Amy Starkel (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Bozena G Theodoropoulos (2020–2021) — Physician
- Former: Jeffrey T Boundy (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph Matty (2020–2021) — Foundation President
- Former: Christine Schwartz-Peterson (2021) — Associate Medical Director
- Former: Lynn Katten (2021) — Physician
- Former: Christine Schwartz - Peterson (2020) — Associate Medical Director
- Former: Dale Beatty (2020) — Board - Partial Year Term
- Former: Elise Magers (2020) — Board - Partial Year Term
- Former: Frank D Cella (2020) — Board - Partial Year Term
- Former: Kenneth T Nguyen (2020) — Medical Director
- Former: Leslie Horwitz (2020) — Chief Clinical Officer
- Former: Marek Grzeskowiak (2020) — Chief Medical Officer
- Former: Sally Downey (2020) — Board - Partial Year Term
- Former: Sarah Boburka (2020) — Former CEO & President
- Former: Zina Jacque (2020) — Board - Partial Year Term
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $246K, to Candyce Mayer (CFO/COO).
Frequently asked questions about Elea Institute
How much does Elea Institute give each year?
Elea Institute gave $1.6M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $623K across 8 grants.
What is Elea Institute's typical grant size?
Elea Institute's median grant in 2024 was $146,250, and its average grant was $230,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Elea Institute give grants?
Elea Institute gives mostly in Illinois: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington DC, DC (2 grants).
Does Elea Institute give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elea Institute's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Elea Institute's largest grantees?
Elea Institute's largest 2024 grantees include Joliet Area Community Hospice dba ($627,500), The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care ($418,000) and National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice In ($289,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elea Institute?
Elea Institute reported $134.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Elea Institute?
Elea Institute is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $134.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Elea Institute's EIN?
Elea Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3305643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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