Elea Institute leads national efforts to expand access to high-quality hospice and palliative care. We support patients, caregivers, and health care providers through research, educational resources, grants and other wide-ranging initiatives."
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$134.3M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+158.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$230K
+195.7% YoY
About Elea Institute
Based on IRS filings
Elea Institute is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $134,286,836 | $125,854,199 | $132,107,047 |
| Revenue | $3,341,967 | $3,940,435 | $80,549,075 |
| Expenses | $3,399,198 | $2,065,111 | $4,635,081 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,068,430 | $3,950,948 | $67,844,726 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Elea Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Joliet Area Community Hospice dba ($627,500), The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care ($418,000), National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice In ($289,750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet Area Community Hospice dba Joliet, IL | GENERAL FUNDING | $627,500 |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL | GENERAL FUNDING | $47,500 |
| Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) Schaumburg, IL | GENERAL FUNDING | $146,250 |
| Serenity Hospice and Home Foundation Oregon, IL | GENERAL FUNDING | $25,000 |
| Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General Funding | $57,000 |
| National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice In Washington DC, DC | General Funding | $289,750 |
| The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Washington DC, DC | General Funding | $418,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDYCE MAYER | CFO/COO | 40 | $246,125 |
| KENT MATHY | CHAIR/PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| MEAD MONTGOMERY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JULIA CORMIER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JEFF BOUNDY | BOARD | 1 | — |
| KELLY CONROY KENNEY | BOARD | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elea Institute?
Elea Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $134.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Elea Institute?
As of 2024, Elea Institute holds $134.3M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Elea Institute operate?
Elea Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What size grants does Elea Institute award?
In 2024, Elea Institute awarded 7 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $230K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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