Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that made 29 grants totaling $389,327 in 2025. Its grants went primarily to organizations in California, including charitable organizations serving older adults, children and families, and people with disabilities.
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main at a glance
In short: Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main gave $389K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $389,327
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,425
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,990
- Total assets
- $4,237,904
- +9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging ($26K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 3% to recipients in Missouri, and 3% to recipients in Georgia. Many listed California recipients are based in Los Angeles.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2021) to $389K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $389K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging Reseda, CA | General Operating | $25,607 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc Pasadena, CA | General Operating | $12,990 |
| St Agatha Catholic Church Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $12,990 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Rome, GA | General Operating | $12,990 |
| Pacific Clinics Los Gatos, CA | General Operating | $12,990 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $12,990 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $12,990 |
| John Tracy Clinic Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $12,990 |
| Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $12,990 |
| Momentum Agencies Thousand Oaks, CA | General Operating | $12,990 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,237,904 | $818,042 | $473,360 | $389,327 | 29 | $409,339 | $496,002 | $305,794 |
| 2024 | $3,881,418 | $377,653 | $439,337 | $365,893 | 29 | $384,204 | $187,742 | $278,099 |
| 2023 | $3,951,792 | $223,589 | $437,953 | $368,010 | 29 | $384,754 | $81,090 | $252,942 |
| 2022 | $4,176,160 | $338,216 | $361,750 | $289,014 | 29 | $306,183 | $167,018 | $260,122 |
| 2021 | $4,210,173 | $424,537 | $308,958 | $230,340 | 30 | $245,187 | $252,673 | $289,008 |
| 2020 | $4,104,381 | $430,018 | $304,828 | $236,988 | 29 | — | $269,625 | $243,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main reported a distributable amount of $306K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address a range of community needs. For example, Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging describes its mission as excellence in senior care reflective of Jewish values; Pacific Clinics says it helps communities provide care for children and families with complex behavioral health needs; and Assistance League of Los Angeles says it works to improve the quality of life for at-risk children in the Los Angeles community.
Other 2025 recipients include Braille Institute of America, which says it seeks to positively transform the lives of people with vision loss, and John Tracy Clinic, which says it provides parent-centered services to children with hearing loss and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $389,327. Grants ranged from $12,990 to $25,607, with a median of $12,990. The largest listed grant was $25,607 to Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging for general operating support. Other listed grants of $12,990 included awards to Blood Cancer United, St Agatha Catholic Church, Pacific Clinics, Braille Institute of America, Assistance League of Los Angeles, John Tracy Clinic, Vista del Mar Child and Family Services, Momentum Agencies, St John of God Retirement and Care Center, and Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$61K (2020) → $73K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $73K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main
How much does Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main give each year?
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main gave $389K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $366K across 29 grants.
What is Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main's typical grant size?
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main's median grant in 2025 was $12,990, and its average grant was $13,425, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main that year got $13K on average.
Where does Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main give grants?
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (17 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main's largest grantees?
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main's largest 2025 grantees include Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging ($25,607), Blood Cancer United Inc ($12,990) and St Agatha Catholic Church ($12,990), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main?
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $306K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address a range of community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main's EIN?
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6019849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elks-of-los-angeles-foundation-main-morg_f528dc21b753456f9b45c38c4905626e
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