Eljay Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $105K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$105K
-24.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-6.2% YoY
About Eljay Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eljay Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $105K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Sound Between - the Apollo Fund ($25,000), Lutheran Summer Music Program ($22,017), Cantus ($12,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2911 INTERNATIONAL MINNEAPOLIS, MN | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND | $10,000 |
| CANTUS MINNEAPOLIS, MN | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND "BRAVE" CONCERT SPONSORSHIP | $12,600 |
| COMMUSICATION ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| CONSPIRARE AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| JOURNEY NORTH OPERA COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| KANTOREIMPLS ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL CAMPAIGN | $2,500 |
| LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $22,017 |
| MPLS-IMPULSE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIR ST PAUL, MN | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND AND MARTA SINGER SPONORSHIP | $12,500 |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL GILBERT, MN | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD A GLASGOW | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN (UNTIL 09/2024) | 1 | — |
| LINDA J GLASGOW | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARYLYNN E MENNICKE | DIRECTOR/DISBURSEMENT OFFICER | 1 | — |
| BRITTANY J RUDOI | DIRECTOR (FROM 09/2024) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eljay Foundation?
Eljay Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Eljay Foundation operate?
Eljay Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Eljay Foundation award?
In 2024, Eljay Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $105K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Eljay Foundation's EIN?
Eljay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2023125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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