Elledge Family Foundation
The Elledge Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It supports efforts advancing social justice and the presentation and performance of music or musical theater, with service described as reaching Bexar and surrounding counties.
Elledge Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Elledge Family Foundation gave $65K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,417
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $841,816
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Elledge Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website describes an application process involving creating an account, setting up a profile, and submitting an application. It says applications are accepted through the calendar year and reviewed as received; funded projects are currently in the $1,000 to $15,000 range. The foundation does not provide comments on applications that are not funded. It does not fund political activities, for-profit efforts, fundraising, or advertising.
- Contact
Mailing address: 118 Brightwood Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 366-9430
Website: https://elledgefamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elledge Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saisd Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it serves Bexar and surrounding counties. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas; most listed recipients are in San Antonio, with one in McAllen.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elledge Family Foundation gives
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saisd Foundation San Antonio, TX | Band, Orchestra, Theater Programs | $10,000 |
| Carver Development Board San Antonio, TX | To help provide challenging artistic presentations, community outreach activities, and educational programs | $5,000 |
| Texas Organizing Project Education Fund San Antonio, TX | To help educate public on ethnic and minority rights | $5,000 |
| The Tuesday Music Club San Antonio, TX | To Support Classical Music Performance | $5,000 |
| Family Service Association San Antonio, TX | To help needy families with housing, job assistance, economically | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of S Texas San Antonio, TX | To help provide services for reproductive health and family planning | $5,000 |
| Humanitarian Respite Center McAllen, TX | To help provide food, clothing, accomodations, and social support | $5,000 |
| Bexar County Family Justice Center San Antonio, TX | To assist victims of domestic violence and family disruption | $5,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | To Assist Victims of Sexual Violence and Battering | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | To Help Provide for Needy Families and Persons | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,816 | $57,184 | $67,800 | $65,000 | 12 | $65,000 | $46,584 | $55,831 |
| 2023 | $869,400 | $184,823 | $47,575 | $45,000 | 9 | $45,000 | $27,173 | $45,019 |
| 2022 | $743,446 | $743,446 | — | — | — | — | — | $2,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elledge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting organizations or individuals involved in efforts that advance social justice and the presentation and performance of music or musical theater. It defines social justice in terms of equal economic, legal, and social treatment and opportunities, particularly for vulnerable populations. Examples it names include immigrant communities, racial and ethnic discrimination, gender equality and gender orientation issues, healthcare disparities, income and wealth distribution inequities, poverty, mental illness, and treatment by the criminal justice system.
The foundation’s website lists organizations it has served. Their stated missions illustrate the kinds of work represented: Carver Development Board supports programming and advisory needs for the Carver Community Cultural Center; the National Council of Jewish Women works on social justice and the rights of women, children, and families; and Pride San Antonio promotes visibility and human and civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community in the San Antonio metropolitan area. Other listed organizations describe work related to homelessness, housing, family preservation, child well-being, and LGBTQ+ youth and community services.
Among 2024 grantees, the Texas Organizing Project Education Fund says it builds power through community organizing and civic engagement to improve the lives of low- and moderate-income Texas families. The San Antonio Food Bank says it fights hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $65,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $10,000 to the SAISD Foundation for band, orchestra, and theater programs, and $5,000 each to Carver Development Board, Texas Organizing Project Education Fund, The Tuesday Music Club, Family Service Association, Planned Parenthood of South Texas, Humanitarian Respite Center, Bexar County Family Justice Center, Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio, San Antonio Food Bank, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, and Pay It Forward SA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard M. Elledge as director and president; Carole M. Elledge as director and vice president; and Avery Claire Soung Elledge as director and vice president.
Elledge Family Foundation is led by Richard M. Elledge, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard M. Elledge
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avery Claire Soung Elledge
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole M. Elledge
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Elledge Family Foundation
How much does Elledge Family Foundation give each year?
Elledge Family Foundation gave $65K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 9 grants.
What is Elledge Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Elledge Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elledge Family Foundation give grants?
Elledge Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (11 grants).
Does Elledge Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Elledge Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elledge Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Elledge Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saisd Foundation ($10,000), Carver Development Board ($5,000) and Texas Organizing Project Education Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elledge Family Foundation?
Elledge Family Foundation reported $842K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elledge Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting organizations or individuals involved in efforts that advance social justice and the presentation and performance of music or musical theater. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elledge Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elledge Family Foundation's EIN?
Elledge Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1031859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Elledge Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elledge Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elledge-family-foundation-morg_32c30d5df42241b99d20e2b0c3af0050
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