Eleos Foundation
Eleos Foundation is a private foundation, based in Normal, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $321K. Net investment income was $226K.
Eleos Foundation at a glance
In short: Eleos Foundation gave $321K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $80K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $321,076
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $80,269
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,887
- Total assets
- $5,774,386
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eleos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Africa Inland Church Tanzania Aict ($321K across 4 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 21 (71%).
How Eleos Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $331K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Africa Inland Church Tanzania Aict | Project assistance - assistance with water filtration products, materenity ward, testing projects, poultry house expansion, new dispensary and clinic | $212,708 |
| Africa Inland Church Tanzania Aict | Ministry assistance - assistace with choir equipment and school bus | $51,980 |
| Africa Inland Church Tanzania Aict | Individual assistance - assistance with medical expenses, burial costs, and housing projects | $47,793 |
| Africa Inland Church Tanzania Aict | Educational assistance - assistance with tuition, room, and board | $8,595 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,774,386 | $175,428 | $340,892 | $321,076 | 4 | $330,998 | $225,734 |
| 2024 | $5,939,850 | $2,212,401 | $361,917 | $330,918 | 4 | $330,918 | $196,491 |
| 2023 | $4,089,366 | $2,726,767 | $306,080 | $262,043 | 4 | $297,896 | $82,949 |
| 2022 | $1,668,679 | $614,457 | $237,239 | $236,488 | 5 | $236,488 | $13,107 |
| 2021 | $1,294,701 | $1,310,001 | $18,540 | $18,540 | 4 | $18,540 | $1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eleos Foundation is led by Matt Hughes, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Hughes
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hughes
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda Rader
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Eleos Foundation
How much does Eleos Foundation give each year?
Eleos Foundation gave $321K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $331K across 4 grants.
What is Eleos Foundation's typical grant size?
Eleos Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $49,887, and its average grant was $80,269, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Eleos Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Eleos Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Eleos Foundation?
Eleos Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What is Eleos Foundation's EIN?
Eleos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2934139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Eleos Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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