Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $386K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $14K.
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr gave $32K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,284
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,381
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,689
- Total assets
- $386,011
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Depaul University ($16K). Together the top 6 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $64K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | Daily Operational Support | $16,143 |
| Salvation Army Lutz, FL | Daily Operational Support | $5,385 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Broward Ft Lauderdale, FL | Daily Operational Support | $2,689 |
| The Saint Maurice Hunger Program Dania Beach, FL | Daily Operational Support | $2,689 |
| Memorial Foundation Hollywood, FL | Daily Operational Support | $2,689 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Ft Lauderdale, FL | Daily Operational Support | $2,689 |
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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 | $386,011 | $27,080 | $45,375 | $32,284 | 6 | $32,684 | $14,235 | $29,441 |
| 2023 | $405,733 | $35,440 | $44,970 | $32,284 | 6 | $32,684 | $21,409 | $27,518 |
| 2022 | $415,898 | $34,670 | $42,287 | $31,400 | 6 | $31,800 | $24,544 | $30,408 |
| 2021 | $424,436 | $31,214 | $57,070 | $45,608 | 7 | $46,006 | $18,564 | $34,072 |
| 2020 | $452,164 | $24,026 | $76,901 | $64,230 | 6 | — | $10,192 | $30,265 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr's only listed officer is Comerica Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Comerica Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lewis Ogilvie (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Wilmington Trust Company (2020) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Comerica Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr
How much does Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr give each year?
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr gave $32K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 6 grants.
What is Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $2,689, and its average grant was $5,381, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr give grants?
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Depaul University ($16,143), Salvation Army ($5,385) and Boys and Girls Club of Broward ($2,689), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr?
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr reported $386K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr's EIN?
Elsie Luhan Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6235923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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