Elsie Luhan Fdn

Foundation · Grantmaker Detroit, MI EIN: 45-6145307

Elsie Luhan Fdn is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K.

Key facts about Elsie Luhan Fdn

In short: Elsie Luhan Fdn gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
45-6145307
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$30,000
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$5,000
Median grant
$2,499
Primary geography
Illinois (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$30K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

6

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+0.0% YoY

How Elsie Luhan Fdn gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

Ft LauderdaleChicagoDania BeachHollywoodLutz

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K6 grants20206 grants20216 grants20226 grants20236 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Depaul University: $15KDepaul University$15KSalvation Army: $5KSalvation Army$5KBoys and Girls Club of Broward: $2KBoys and Girls Club of Broward$2KThe Saint Maurice Hunger Program: $2KThe Saint Maurice HungerProgram$2KMemorial Foundation: $2KMemorial Foundation$2KMake a Wish Foundation: $2KMake a Wish Foundation$2K

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

30<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY Chicago, ILSUPPORT FOR DAILY$15,000
SALVATION ARMY Lutz, FLSUPPORT FOR DAILY$5,004
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BROWARD Ft Lauderdale, FLSUPPORT FOR DAILY$2,499
THE SAINT MAURICE HUNGER PROGRAM Dania Beach, FLSUPPORT FOR DAILY$2,499
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Hollywood, FLSUPPORT FOR DAILY$2,499
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION Ft Lauderdale, FLSUPPORT FOR DAILY$2,499

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.520202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Elsie Luhan Fdn's only listed officer is Comerica Bank, Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2021) (compensated).

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Comerica Bank

    Trustee

    Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $4K (2021) → $4K (2024)

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Lewis L. Ogilive (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
  • Former: WIL Ington Trust CO (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

Comerica Bank — Trustee: $4KComerica BankTrustee$4K

Frequently asked questions about Elsie Luhan Fdn

How much does Elsie Luhan Fdn give each year?

Elsie Luhan Fdn gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $30K across 6 grants.

What is Elsie Luhan Fdn's typical grant size?

Elsie Luhan Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $2,499, and its average grant was $5,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Elsie Luhan Fdn give grants?

Elsie Luhan Fdn gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing 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 Fdn give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Elsie Luhan Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Daily" (6 grants).

Who are Elsie Luhan Fdn's largest grantees?

Elsie Luhan Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Depaul University ($15,000), Salvation Army ($5,004) and Boys and Girls Club of Broward ($2,499), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

What is Elsie Luhan Fdn?

Elsie Luhan Fdn is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Detroit, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

What is Elsie Luhan Fdn's EIN?

Elsie Luhan Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6145307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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