Elkind Family Foundation
Elkind Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its 2024 filing describes the termination and liquidation of the foundation’s assets, including their transfer to Fidelity Charitable, a public charity.
Key facts about Elkind Family Foundation
In short: Elkind Family Foundation gave $680K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 77-0228463
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $679,682
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $75,520
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$680K
+979.1% YoY
Grant Count
9
-82.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+6015.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elkind Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Elkind Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1140% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its grantees, Environmental Volunteers Inc. describes its mission as promoting understanding of and responsibility for the environment through hands-on science education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $679,682. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $653,919, with a median of $1,000. The two largest grants went to Fidelity Charitable: $653,919 and $18,000, each described as a contribution to the foundation’s donor-advised fund. Other grants included $3,000 to American Independent Foundation for investigative journalism, $2,000 to Environmental Volunteers for environmental education for school children, and $1,000 to Voter Participation Center for voter registration and participation.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC. The filing reports 0% for California and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $680K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $680K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($672K across 3 grants). Together the top 7 received $680K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 245 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Covington, KY | Contribute to our donor advised fund to provide more effective support for public charities | $653,919 |
| Fidelity Charitable Covington, KY | Contribute to our donor advised fund to provide more effective support for public charities | $18,000 |
| American Independent Foundation Washington, DC | Support investigative journalism | $3,000 |
| Environmental Volunteers Palo Alto, CA | Environmental education for school children | $2,000 |
| Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | Helping voters register and get to the polls | $1,000 |
| Our American Future Foundation Washington, DC | Educate the public to become more engaged citizens | $1,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Covington, KY | Final Contribution of remaining cash after wind up expenses to be credited to DAF | $538 |
| NRDC San Francisco, CA | Environmental advocacy | $200 |
| Running Strong Alexamdria, VA | Support for native American youth | $25 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $17,987 | $685,548 | $679,682 |
| 2023 | $667,561 | $35,725 | $63,955 | $62,985 |
| 2022 | $695,792 | $57,716 | $60,923 | $57,230 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $667,561 | $695,792 |
| Revenue | $17,987 | $35,725 | $57,716 |
| Expenses | $685,548 | $63,955 | $60,923 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $929,913 | $63,095 | $60,923 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,368 | $34,865 | $54,023 |
| Distributable Amount | $26,043 | $41,542 | $43,094 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerome I Elkind as President and Linda V Elkind as Sec Treas.
Elkind Family Foundation is led by Jerome I Elkind, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerome I Elkind
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda V Elkind
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 620 Sand Hill Rd Apt 116F, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2080
Phone: (650) 529-0152
Frequently asked questions about Elkind Family Foundation
How much does Elkind Family Foundation give each year?
Elkind Family Foundation gave $680K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 51 grants.
What is Elkind Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Elkind Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $75,520, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elkind Family Foundation give grants?
Elkind Family Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Elkind Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Elkind Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elkind Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Elkind Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($672,457 across 3 grants), American Independent Foundation ($3,000) and Environmental Volunteers ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Elkind Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its grantees, Environmental Volunteers Inc. describes its mission as promoting understanding of and responsibility for the environment through hands-on science education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elkind Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Elkind Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elkind Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Elkind Family Foundation's EIN?
Elkind Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0228463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elkind Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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