Elisha-Bolton Foundation
The Elisha-Bolton Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 22 grants totaling $296,000 to organizations including schools, conservation groups, a wildlife refuge, a housing organization, and a rescue mission.
Elisha-Bolton Foundation at a glance
In short: Elisha-Bolton Foundation gave $296K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $296,000
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,455
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,068,827
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elisha-Bolton Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit a written request with a copy of the requesting organization’s IRS determination letter showing its 501(c)(3) exempt status. Grants are not made to individuals.
- Contact
Application contact: Elisha Bolton Foundation Co Steven
Mailing address: 1111 Superior Avenue Suite 700, Cleveland, OH 44114-2540
Phone: (216) 363-6481
Email: s.foster@advsrv.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elisha-Bolton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Millbrook School ($65K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 125 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Among 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were New York (30%), Nevada (20%), California (15%), Virginia (10%), and Massachusetts (8%). The foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elisha-Bolton Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2020) to $296K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Millbrook School Millbrook, NY | Annual FD & Pulling House Project | $65,000 |
| North Bennet Street School Boston, MA | Carpentry Department | $25,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Current Operations | $25,000 |
| Amargosa Conservancy Shoshone, CA | Current Projects | $15,000 |
| Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Amargosa Valley, NV | Current Projects | $15,000 |
| Death Valley Conservancy Pasadena, CA | Current Projects | $15,000 |
| Death Valley Natural History Association Death Valley, CA | Current Projects | $15,000 |
| Friends of Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas, NV | Current Operations | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Current Operations | $15,000 |
| Las Vegas Rescue Mission Las Vegas, NV | Current Operations | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,068,827 | $347,121 | $379,127 | $296,000 | 22 | $310,393 | $278,387 | $314,909 |
| 2023 | $4,188,800 | $171,787 | $378,311 | $292,000 | 24 | $305,749 | $108,225 | $284,453 |
| 2022 | $4,410,311 | $271,507 | $349,359 | $260,000 | 25 | $277,866 | $204,713 | $290,344 |
| 2021 | $4,486,024 | $673,722 | $384,619 | $294,000 | 31 | $310,957 | $606,945 | $309,477 |
| 2020 | $4,199,053 | $282,792 | $312,636 | $235,000 | 23 | — | $224,640 | $263,276 |
| 2018 | $4,236,354 | $309,486 | $345,804 | $268,500 | 36 | — | $247,718 | $260,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elisha-Bolton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $315K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Millbrook School says it prepares students for college and lives of meaning and consequence, while North Bennet Street School says it trains students for careers in traditional trades and works to preserve and advance craft traditions.
Environmental grantees also describe their own missions: Friends of Red Rock Canyon says it assists the Bureau of Land Management in managing Red Rock Canyon, and Death Valley Conservancy says it works to preserve and support Death Valley National Park, its resources, and surrounding communities. Other 2024 recipients included Las Vegas Rescue Mission, whose stated mission includes feeding and supporting people in need, and Habitat for Humanity, which says it seeks to address poverty housing and promote decent shelter.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $296,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $65,000, with a median of $12,500. Its largest listed award was $65,000 to Millbrook School for its annual fund and Pulling House project. Other notable grants included $25,000 to North Bennet Street School for its carpentry department and $25,000 to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation for current operations.
The foundation also awarded $15,000 each to Amargosa Conservancy, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Death Valley Conservancy, Death Valley Natural History Association, Friends of Red Rock Canyon, Habitat for Humanity, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, and Save Red Rock. It gave $10,000 to the Institute of Classical Architecture & Arts for docu-film projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gilbert P Schafer III and Julian B Schafer as co-presidents and trustees; Kenneth G Hochman as trustee; and Steven W Foster as secretary/treasurer.
Elisha-Bolton Foundation is led by Gilbert P. Schafer III, Co-President & Trustee on every filing since 2018; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gilbert P. Schafer III
Co-President & Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julian B. Schafer
Co-President & Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth G. Hochman
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven W. Foster
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marianne Grega (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: James C. Sekerak (2018–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Elisha-Bolton Foundation
How much does Elisha-Bolton Foundation give each year?
Elisha-Bolton Foundation gave $296K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $292K across 24 grants.
What is Elisha-Bolton Foundation's typical grant size?
Elisha-Bolton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $13,455, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elisha-Bolton Foundation give grants?
Elisha-Bolton Foundation's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (20%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Millbrook, NY (2 grants), Las Vegas, NV (2 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Elisha-Bolton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Elisha-Bolton Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Current Operations" (6 grants) and "Current Projects" (5 grants).
Who are Elisha-Bolton Foundation's largest grantees?
Elisha-Bolton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Millbrook School ($65,000), North Bennet Street School ($25,000) and Thomas Jefferson Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elisha-Bolton Foundation?
Elisha-Bolton Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $315K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Elisha-Bolton Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elisha-Bolton Foundation?
Submit a written request with a copy of the requesting organization’s IRS determination letter showing its 501(c)(3) exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elisha-Bolton Foundation's EIN?
Elisha-Bolton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1500135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elisha-Bolton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elisha-bolton-foundation-morg_841e192c1a644a7193d1da377b4c369e
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