Elsie Luhan Fdn
Elsie Luhan Fdn is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $537K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $23K.
Elsie Luhan Fdn at a glance
In short: Elsie Luhan Fdn gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,499
- Total assets
- $537,333
- -1.8% 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 October 2026.
Who Elsie Luhan Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Depaul University ($15K). Together the top 6 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (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 Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $30K (2021) to $37K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | Support for Daily | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Lutz, FL | Support for Daily | $5,004 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Broward Ft Lauderdale, FL | Support for Daily | $2,499 |
| The Saint Maurice Hunger Program Dania Beach, FL | Support for Daily | $2,499 |
| Memorial Foundation Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundti Hollywood, FL | Support for Daily | $2,499 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Ft Lauderdale, FL | Support for Daily | $2,499 |
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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 | $537,333 | $38,516 | $46,687 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,409 | $22,878 | $38,629 |
| 2023 | $547,335 | $55,446 | $45,249 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,400 | $37,725 | $37,108 |
| 2022 | $555,652 | $19,724 | $42,790 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,405 | $9,041 | $37,654 |
| 2021 | $560,101 | $42,696 | $43,199 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,422 | $28,378 | $40,592 |
| 2020 | $562,186 | $34,234 | $52,161 | $37,437 | 6 | — | $19,516 | $37,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elsie Luhan Fdn reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Comerica Bank (Trustee).
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-PF. 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-PF.
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-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 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-PF 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-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elsie Luhan Fdn?
Elsie Luhan Fdn reported $537K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (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 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Elsie Luhan Fdn funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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