Elsen Family Foundation
The Elsen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Spokane, Washington. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Elsen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Elsen Family Foundation gave $23K across 13 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $23,375
- +1968.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 13
- +225.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,798
- +536.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (93% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Elsen Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As the filing is marked final, this should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 221 E Rockwood Blvd 106, Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: (509) 939-2344
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elsen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Memorial Hospital Foundation ($7K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 5% to recipients in Missouri, and 2% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elsen Family Foundation gives
- 45% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $23K (2021). In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Foundation Yakima, WA | Hospice programs | $5,603 |
| St John's Cathedral Foundation Spokane, WA | General Endowment | $5,451 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Washi Spokane, WA | General Endowment | $5,434 |
| West Central Episcopal Mission Spokane, WA | Food ministry | $1,140 |
| St John's Cathedral Foundation Spokane, WA | General Endowment | $1,047 |
| First United Methodist Church Monett, MO | Food ministry | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern WA Spokane, WA | Where need is greatest | $1,000 |
| Memorial Hospital Foundation Yakima, WA | Hospice programs | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Spokane Spokane, WA | Summer Camp Program | $500 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp Big Bay, MI | Where need is greatest | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,062 | $24,233 | $23,375 | 13 | $23,375 | $711 | — |
| 2020 | $23,171 | $1,154 | $1,151 | $1,130 | 4 | — | $1,133 | $1,090 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants supported organizations and programs related to hospice care, food ministry, homeless services, summer camp, and general endowments, among other purposes.
Among the organizations it supported, Jewels Helping Hands describes its work as meeting the basic needs of people who are houseless through services such as food, mobile outreach, and hygiene supplies. Bay Cliff Health Camp describes its mission as promoting the health, welfare, happiness, and development of children and adults. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $23,375 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,603, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,603 to Memorial Hospital Foundation for hospice programs, $5,451 to St John’s Cathedral Foundation for its general endowment, and $5,434 to Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington for its general endowment. Other listed grants included $1,140 to West Central Episcopal Mission for food ministry and $1,000 each to First United Methodist Church for food ministry, Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington for where need is greatest, and Memorial Hospital Foundation for hospice programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Charles W Elsen as president, Gregory J Elsen as vice president, and Carol A Elsen Lansdown as secretary.
Elsen Family Foundation is led by Charles W Elsen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Charles W Elsen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol A Elsen Lansdown
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory J Elsen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Elsen Family Foundation
How much does Elsen Family Foundation give each year?
Elsen Family Foundation gave $23K across 13 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1K across 4 grants.
What is Elsen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Elsen Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,798, across 13 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elsen Family Foundation give grants?
Elsen Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (7 grants) and Yakima, WA (2 grants).
Does Elsen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Elsen Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Where need is greatest" (4 grants).
Who are Elsen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Elsen Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Memorial Hospital Foundation ($6,603 across 2 grants), St John's Cathedral Foundation ($6,498 across 2 grants) and Catholic Charities of Eastern Washi ($5,434), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Elsen Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants supported organizations and programs related to hospice care, food ministry, homeless services, summer camp, and general endowments, among other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elsen Family Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elsen Family Foundation's EIN?
Elsen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1280195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Elsen 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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