ELHAPA Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in February 2016. It operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting various charitable causes across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.6M
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
+23.9% YoY
Grant Count
127
+12.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+10.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not publicly specify particular subject areas for its funding. However, based on grant activity, the foundation supports:
- Education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Human services
- General operations of nonprofit organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation supports general operations, specific programs including the Stay Project, the M.A.D.E. Program, the Julietta Market, and the Harbor Area Resident initiative.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across 17 states, with primary grantmaking focus in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Virginia. The foundation also supports organizations in California, New York, Texas, and other states including Austin, Baltimore, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $35,641,586
- Total Revenue: $2,422,214
- Total Expenses: $4,833,267
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,088,762
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $888,784
The foundation maintains no debt and has been tax-exempt since 2016.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,641,586 | $38,052,639 | $41,555,787 |
| Revenue | $2,422,214 | $400,312 | $1,606,705 |
| Expenses | $4,833,267 | $3,908,460 | $3,540,890 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,724,257 | $3,818,789 | $3,462,536 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,396,522 | $1,626,205 | $932,343 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,144,730 | $3,577,489 | $3,534,868 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Elizabeth P. Kenan (President)
- James Graham Kenan IV (Vice-President)
- Angela L. Thomas (Treasurer, compensated at $40,000 annually for 15 hours of work)
Most directors and the secretary work minimal hours and receive no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH P KENAN | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| ANGELA L THOMAS | TREASURER | 15 | $30,000 |
| JAMES GRAHAM KENAN IV | VICE-PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| EMMA KENAN THOMSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANNE CLAY KENAN | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH KENAN MORTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GEORGE BRANCH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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