Eleanor's Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWELL, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+15.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$170K
-26.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
+9.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor's Fund reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Eleanor's Fund
Based on IRS filings
Eleanor's Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWELL, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,078,085 | $4,387,571 | $4,163,423 |
| Revenue | $1,455,310 | $118,296 | $-37,896 |
| Expenses | $199,628 | $268,516 | $268,413 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $175,977 | $232,000 | $222,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,431,567 | $81,978 | $59,853 |
| Distributable Amount | $231,188 | $213,633 | $219,750 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wild Sheep Foundation ($100,000), Make-a-wish South Dakota ($70,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION BOZEMAN, MT | GENERAL FUNDING | $100,000 |
| MAKE-A-WISH SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX FALLS, SD | GENERAL FUNDING | $70,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL WANLESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARLEN WANLESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JODY GILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor's Fund?
Eleanor's Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWELL, SD. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Eleanor's Fund?
As of 2024, Eleanor's Fund holds $5.1M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $170K in 2024.
Where does Eleanor's Fund operate?
Eleanor's Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota.
What size grants does Eleanor's Fund award?
In 2024, Eleanor's Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $170K — an average of about $85K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Eleanor's Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eleanor's Fund reported a distributable amount of $231K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eleanor's Fund's EIN?
Eleanor's Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1020259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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