Elkay Family Foundation
The Elkay Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Established in 2018, it supports Elkay Interior Systems (EIS) employees, their families, and communities where employees live and work, including through disaster assistance, education, vocational training, and community support.
Elkay Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Elkay Family Foundation gave $49K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,388
- +78.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +158.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,593
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $568
- Total assets
- $539,670
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Elkay Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts requests for assistance from individuals or organizations through an intake form on its website. The form asks for the applicant’s name, email, phone number, company, and any additional questions or comments. After review, a foundation representative may contact the applicant to request further information. The filing says gift limitations or other restrictions may apply depending on the type of assistance and the circumstances.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation typically has no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation typically has no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Elkay Family Foundation
Mailing address: 1 Mid America Plaza Floor 3, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (630) 373-0177
Website: https://elkayfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elkay Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarship America ($12K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 176 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it invests in communities where EIS operates and where its employees live. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Minnesota (24%), Texas (20%), Wisconsin (19%), Illinois (18%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elkay Family Foundation gives
- 3% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $118K (2019). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Ronald McD House Chicago, IL | Community Assistance | $7,500 |
| Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $3,068 |
| South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church Charlotte, NC | Community Assistance | $2,639 |
| Rock Church Academy Baltimore, MD | Community Assistance | $1,055 |
| The Guest House of Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $1,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | Community Assistance | $1,000 |
| Capital Area food bank Washington, DC | Community Assistance | $1,000 |
| St John's Evangelist School Carrollton, IL | Community Assistance | $569 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $539,670 | $96,201 | $58,375 | $49,388 | 31 | $52,757 | $24,675 |
| 2023 | $501,844 | $78,628 | $33,177 | $27,605 | 12 | $27,806 | $23,195 |
| 2022 | $456,393 | $127,197 | $118,409 | $114,364 | 60 | $114,456 | $22,522 |
| 2021 | $447,605 | $147,730 | $95,697 | $89,103 | 72 | $94,444 | $21,126 |
| 2020 | $395,572 | $265,607 | $55,501 | $43,662 | 1 | — | — |
| 2019 | $185,466 | $305,755 | $120,339 | $118,349 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elkay Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports EIS employees, partners, and the broader community. Its website identifies natural-disaster relief, scholarships for children and grandchildren of EIS employees pursuing secondary education, vocational training, and community support as areas of work. It also describes providing bottle-filling stations to organizations in need, chosen by EIS employees.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says gifts go to not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Examples of supported organizations include the American Heart Association, whose mission is to promote longer, healthier lives, and Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin, which says it provides meals and related services to people who might otherwise go hungry. Other 2024 grantees include food banks, a school, and organizations serving people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $49,388. Awards ranged from $250 to $12,000, with a median grant of $568. The largest grants included $12,000 to Scholarship America for scholarships, $10,000 to the American Heart Association for community assistance, and $7,500 to Ronald McDonald House in Chicago for community assistance. Other grants included $3,068 to Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin and $2,639 to South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, both for community assistance.
The foundation’s website describes support for organizations in communities where EIS employees volunteer. Its filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis Katz as president, April Katz Jalazo as vice president, Laura Gicela as treasurer, and Patricia Bauer as secretary. Directors listed are Judith Katz, Kevin James, Lizabeth Katz, and Tony Lutz.
Elkay Family Foundation is led by Louis Katz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis Katz
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Katz
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin James
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Lutz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizabeth Katz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gicela
Treasurer
Secretary → President, 2021
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Bauer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April KATZ Jalazo
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: John C Graves (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lee Hamilton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Graves (2022) — Director
- Former: April Katz (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Pamela Hamilton (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy Jahnke (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William Hamilton (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Elkay Family Foundation
How much does Elkay Family Foundation give each year?
Elkay Family Foundation gave $49K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 12 grants.
What is Elkay Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Elkay Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $568, and its average grant was $1,593, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elkay Family Foundation give grants?
Elkay Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Wisconsin (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (7 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Spokane, WA (2 grants).
Does Elkay Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Elkay Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (30 grants).
Who are Elkay Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Elkay Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Scholarship America ($12,000), American Heart Association ($10,000) and Ronald McD House ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elkay Family Foundation?
Elkay Family Foundation reported $540K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elkay Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports EIS employees, partners, and the broader community. Its website identifies natural-disaster relief, scholarships for children and grandchildren of EIS employees pursuing secondary education, vocational training, and community support as areas of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elkay Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts requests for assistance from individuals or organizations through an intake form on its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elkay Family Foundation's EIN?
Elkay Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2504352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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