Elliott Family Foundation Inc
Elliott Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Somers, New York. In 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $258,468; the listed grants primarily supported educational institutions, with a smaller grant to a community food pantry.
Elliott Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Elliott Family Foundation Inc gave $258K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Massachusetts. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $258,468
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,231
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $2,451,552
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elliott Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists written materials and identifies David Elliott as the contact. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: David Elliott
Mailing address: 77 S Canaan Rd Apt 302, Canaan, CT 06018
Phone: (914) 649-4919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elliott Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Culinary Institute of America ($23K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest state shares were Massachusetts (18%), Connecticut (17%), New York (16%), Pennsylvania (15%), and Vermont (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elliott Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $258K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY | Education | $23,000 |
| Bentley University Waltham, MA | Education | $20,000 |
| Champlain College Burlington, VT | Education | $20,000 |
| Savannah College of Art & Design Savannah, GA | Education | $19,000 |
| Keene State College Keene, NH | Education | $18,000 |
| University of St Joseph West Hartford, CT | Education | $18,000 |
| Roger Williams University Woburn, MA | Education | $16,000 |
| University of New England Portland, ME | Education | $16,000 |
| University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | Education | $12,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Education | $12,000 |
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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 | $2,451,552 | $626,735 | $282,776 | $258,468 | 28 | $258,468 | $382,252 | $214,944 |
| 2023 | $2,205,944 | $230,538 | $252,680 | $226,397 | 21 | $226,397 | $153,694 | $190,752 |
| 2022 | $2,314,945 | $211,228 | $150,327 | $128,959 | 23 | $128,959 | $63,515 | $182,195 |
| 2021 | $2,217,307 | $285,994 | $146,765 | $102,210 | 17 | $102,210 | $176,331 | $179,730 |
| 2020 | $2,176,280 | $273,312 | $46,760 | $33,344 | 11 | — | $131,866 | $152,331 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elliott Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $215K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were largely identified as supporting education. Recipients included colleges and universities: Champlain College describes its work as career-focused higher education, and the University of New England says it prepares students to improve the health of people, communities, and the planet. The foundation also gave $1,000 to The Corner Food Pantry, whose stated mission is to provide food to people in need in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $258,468. Grants ranged from $200 to $23,000, with a median of $9,500. The largest grants included $23,000 to The Culinary Institute of America, $20,000 each to Bentley University and Champlain College, and $19,000 to Savannah College of Art & Design; each was listed for education. Other recipients included Keene State College and the University of St. Joseph ($18,000 each), Roger Williams University and the University of New England ($16,000 each), and the University of Hartford and Villanova University ($12,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Elliott as director-president, Matthew Elliott as director-vice-president, Sarah Elliott Gunderson as director-treasurer, and Jennifer Elliott Brooks as director-secretary.
Elliott Family Foundation Inc is led by David Elliott, Director-President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Elliott
Director-President
President → Director-President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Elliott Brooks
Director-Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Elliott Gunderson
Director-Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Elliott
Director-Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeanne Elliott (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Elliott Family Foundation Inc
How much does Elliott Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Elliott Family Foundation Inc gave $258K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $226K across 21 grants.
What is Elliott Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Elliott Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,500, and its average grant was $9,231, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elliott Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Elliott Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Elliott Family Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (17%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Salisbury, CT (3 grants) and West Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does Elliott Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Elliott Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (21 grants) and "Community Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are Elliott Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Elliott Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Culinary Institute of America ($23,000), Bentley University ($20,000) and Champlain College ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elliott Family Foundation Inc?
Elliott Family Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $258K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elliott Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were largely identified as supporting education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elliott Family Foundation Inc?
The filing lists written materials and identifies David Elliott as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elliott Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Elliott Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2025290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elliott Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elliott-family-foundation-inc-morg_0e3e7df4bf0b4b0fb08b28bff37528b1
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