Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 95-6019849 Website

The Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main is a private foundation established in 1929 in California. The foundation is currently based in Nevada and operates as an independent foundation focused on charitable giving in the greater Los Angeles area.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.9M

-1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$366K

-0.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-0.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main reported a distributable amount of $278K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving is limited to community-based charities in the greater Los Angeles, California area. Primary funding interests include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$13,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, with some giving extending to Oregon and New York. The primary focus remains the greater Los Angeles area.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.4M (91%)

New York $39K (3%)

Missouri $25K (2%)

Georgia $23K (2%)

Illinois $16K (1%)

District of Columbia $13K (1%)

Oregon $13K (1%)

States

California District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Missouri New York Oregon

Cities

Baldwin ParkCampbellCanoga ParkChicagoFresnoLon AngelesLos AngelesLos GatosNorth HillsNorth HollywoodPasadenaPortlandResedaRomeRye BrookSaint LouisThousand OaksView ParkWashingtonWoodland Hills

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets: $3,951,792 (as of 2023)
Total giving: $368,010 (2023)
EIN: 95-6019849

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,881,418	$3,951,792	$4,176,160
Revenue	$377,653	$223,589	$338,216
Expenses	$439,337	$437,953	$361,750
Qualifying Distributions	$384,204	$384,754	$306,183
Net Investment Income	$187,742	$81,090	$167,018
Distributable Amount	$278,099	$252,942	$260,122

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

146 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc ($12,617), St Agatha Catholic Church ($12,617), Young Mens Christian Association of ($12,617).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INC PASADENA, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
ST AGATHA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAINT LOUIS, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ROME, GA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
PACIFIC CLINICS LOS GATOS, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA INC LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
JOHN TRACY CLINIC LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
VISTA DEL MAR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
MOMENTUM AGENCIES THOUSAND OAKS, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617
ST JOHN OF GOD RETIREMENT AND CARE CENT LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$12,617

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$67,303

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 505, St Louis, MO 63166-0505
Telephone: 888-730-4933

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: $368,010 • Total grants awarded: 29 grants (most recent filing) • Median grant size: $13,000 • Grant range: $13,000–$13,000 • Giving rate: 9.3% of assets **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Where does Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, with some giving extending to Oregon and New York. The primary focus remains the greater Los Angeles area.

What size grants does Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main award?

In 2024, Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main awarded 29 grants totaling $366K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Main reported a distributable amount of $278K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.