Elohim Foundation
Elohim Foundation is a private foundation based in Hoover, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including an Alabama university, faith-based organizations, and organizations providing community and family services.
Elohim Foundation at a glance
In short: Elohim Foundation gave $124K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,000
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,593
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,862,368
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (72% 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 Elohim Foundation
- 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: 2024 Trammell Chase Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
Phone: (205) 987-8606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elohim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Auburn University ($45K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. New York and Virginia each received 8%, while North Carolina and Texas each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elohim Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $100K (2020) to $127K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Engineering Scholarships | $45,000 |
| Center for Executive Leadership Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $11,000 |
| Redeemer City to City New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| United Way Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia - Darden Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Harbor Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Bigtime Ministries Mountain Brook, AL | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Cornerstone Christian School Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,862,368 | $348,442 | $132,254 | $124,000 | 27 | $127,750 | $79,149 | $158,358 |
| 2023 | $2,646,180 | $303,724 | $190,972 | $126,750 | 27 | $130,250 | — | $178,748 |
| 2022 | $2,531,067 | $360,812 | $185,469 | $116,550 | 29 | $116,550 | $45,969 | $96,446 |
| 2021 | $2,355,724 | $450,689 | $125,492 | $110,500 | 29 | $113,450 | $196,647 | $78,745 |
| 2020 | $2,030,527 | $287,381 | $116,182 | $100,000 | 31 | — | $33,492 | $87,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elohim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for engineering scholarships at Auburn University and program support for organizations such as the Center for Executive Leadership, Redeemer City to City, United Way, and the University of Virginia Darden Foundation.
The grantees describe a range of activities. The Center for Executive Leadership says it works to develop men’s spiritual lives and Christian faith in the Birmingham area. Redeemer City to City says it seeks to multiply churches and Christian leaders in cities. Children’s Harbor describes providing refuge, respite, and resources to families with children facing life-altering medical diagnoses. Shepherds Fold describes providing shelter, clothing, job counseling, and guidance to people re-entering society from prison.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $124,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $45,000, with a median of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $45,000 to Auburn University for engineering scholarships; $11,000 to the Center for Executive Leadership; $10,000 each to Redeemer City to City, United Way, and the University of Virginia Darden Foundation; and $5,000 each to Bible Study Fellowship, Children’s Harbor, and Samaritan’s Purse. The listed purposes for the latter grants were program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wayne B Nelson III as president, Cheryl N Nelson as vice president and secretary, and Wayne B Nelson IV as treasurer.
Elohim Foundation is led by Wayne B. Nelson III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wayne B. Nelson III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl N. Nelson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wayne B. Nelson IV
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Elohim Foundation
How much does Elohim Foundation give each year?
Elohim Foundation gave $124K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $127K across 27 grants.
What is Elohim Foundation's typical grant size?
Elohim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,593, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elohim Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does Elohim Foundation give grants?
Elohim Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (10 grants) and Auburn, AL (2 grants).
Does Elohim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Elohim Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (26 grants).
Who are Elohim Foundation's largest grantees?
Elohim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Auburn University ($45,000), Center for Executive Leadership ($11,000) and Redeemer City to City ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elohim Foundation?
Elohim Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Elohim Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for engineering scholarships at Auburn University and program support for organizations such as the Center for Executive Leadership, Redeemer City to City, United Way, and the University of Virginia Darden Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elohim Foundation?
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 Elohim Foundation's EIN?
Elohim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0425131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elohim 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 October 2026.
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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). Elohim Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elohim-foundation-morg_668e1bd74873469ea9fb22f5925c459e
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