Elevare Foundation
Elevare Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Franklin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $320K.
Elevare Foundation at a glance
In short: Elevare Foundation gave $320K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,113
- +430.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,014
- +98.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,757
- Total assets
- $102,899
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Elevare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uncommon Grit Foundation ($95K). Together the top 8 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elevare Foundation gives
- In 2024 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $320K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon Grit Foundation Manakin Sabot, VA | Unrestricted Contr to Public Charity | $94,885 |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Brandon, FL | Unrestricted Contr to Public Charity | $62,000 |
| Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted Contr to Public Charity | $39,658 |
| The Cameron Heyward Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted Contr to Public Charity | $38,364 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation Franklin, TN | Unrestricted Contr to Public Charity | $29,149 |
| Angel Blankets Franklin, TN | Unrestricted Contr to Public Charity | $25,297 |
| Marcus Institute for Brain Health Aurora, CO | Unrestricted Contr to Public Charity | $24,960 |
| Operation Song Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Contr to Public Charity | $5,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,899 | $1,094,429 | $1,104,022 | $320,113 | 8 | $320,113 | — | — |
| 2024 | $112,492 | $205,557 | $93,065 | $60,375 | 3 | $60,375 | $1,500 | $4,181 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elevare Foundation is led by Ralene Debord, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralene Debord
President
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Elevare Foundation
How much does Elevare Foundation give each year?
Elevare Foundation gave $320K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 3 grants.
What is Elevare Foundation's typical grant size?
Elevare Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $33,757, and its average grant was $40,014, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elevare Foundation give grants?
Elevare Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants) and Franklin, TN (2 grants).
Does Elevare Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elevare Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elevare Foundation's largest grantees?
Elevare Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uncommon Grit Foundation ($94,885), Prader-Willi Syndrome Association ($62,000) and Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry ($39,658), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elevare Foundation?
Elevare Foundation reported $103K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Elevare Foundation?
Elevare Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Franklin, TN. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Elevare Foundation's EIN?
Elevare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3491279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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