Elephant Rock Foundation Inc
Elephant Rock Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $6.6M. Net investment income was $88K.
Elephant Rock Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Elephant Rock Foundation Inc gave $6.6M across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $1.3M), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $6,605,499
- +11910.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,321,100
- +4704.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $119,586
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Elephant Rock Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Lenat Foundation ($3.3M across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 34 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elephant Rock Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 3029% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $6.6M (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lenat Foundation New York, NY | General Use of Donee | $3,190,755 |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Boston, MA | General Use of Donee | $3,183,969 |
| Lenat Foundation New York, NY | General Use of the Donee | $119,586 |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Boston, MA | General Use of Donee | $86,189 |
| Animal Haven New York, NY | General Use of Donee | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $64,356 | $6,647,226 | $6,605,499 | 5 | $6,605,499 | $88,408 | $80,023 |
| 2022 | $4,713,178 | $160,891 | $204,812 | $55,000 | 2 | $55,000 | $172,984 | $163,659 |
| 2021 | $5,051,287 | $215,337 | $196,144 | $85,000 | 4 | $85,000 | $212,188 | $313,621 |
| 2020 | $5,032,094 | $3,067,038 | $269,852 | $211,080 | 23 | — | $147,258 | $5,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elephant Rock Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elephant Rock Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan Simon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jonathan Simon
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Simon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Simon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanine McAdam
Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Simon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Battey-Simon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Elephant Rock Foundation Inc
How much does Elephant Rock Foundation Inc give each year?
Elephant Rock Foundation Inc gave $6.6M across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $55K across 2 grants.
What is Elephant Rock Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Elephant Rock Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $119,586, and its average grant was $1,321,100, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elephant Rock Foundation Inc give grants?
Elephant Rock Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Elephant Rock Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elephant Rock Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elephant Rock Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Elephant Rock Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Lenat Foundation ($3,310,341 across 2 grants), Fidelity Charitable Fund ($3,270,158 across 2 grants) and Animal Haven ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Elephant Rock Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Elephant Rock Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Elephant Rock Foundation Inc's EIN?
Elephant Rock Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3451161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Elephant Rock Foundation Inc funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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