Elston Family Foundation Inc
Elston Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $960K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $24K.
Elston Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Elston Family Foundation Inc gave $71K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $8,875
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $960,015
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% 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 Elston Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Search ($50K). Together the top 8 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elston Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 150% 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
In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Search Fort Worth, TX | To assit search in transforming lives through the incredible power of face-to-face connections and meaningful conversations. | $50,000 |
| Auburn School of Nursing Auburn, AL | To assist auburn school of nursing in advancing health and healthcase for all through excellence in practice, teaching, research and outreach. | $6,000 |
| Saving Hope Animal Rescue Fort Worth, TX | To assit saving hope animal rescue in saving and changing animal lives. | $2,500 |
| Academy 4 Fort Worth, TX | To assist academy 4 in changing lives through relationships, providing children with a greater sense of self-worth, a positive view of the future, increased engagement in school, and encouragement for greater academic achievement. | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | To assist fellowship of christian athletes in challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of jesus christ. | $2,500 |
| Reformed University Fellowship Lawrenceville, GA | To assist reformed university fellowship in reaching college students from all backgrounds with the hope of jesus christ. | $2,500 |
| Adera Fort Worth, TX | To assist adera in strengthing the family unit in the nation of ethiopia. | $2,500 |
| Christian Chaple Bible Church Fort Worth, TX | To assist christian chaple bible church reach out and bring the fospel to those all over the world. | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Elston Family Foundation Inc?
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 | $960,015 | $41,175 | $81,160 | $71,000 | 8 | $71,000 | $24,393 | $47,210 |
| 2023 | $1,000,000 | $1,008,250 | $8,250 | — | — | $8,250 | — | $2,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elston Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elston Family Foundation Inc is led by David R Elston, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David R Elston
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Elston
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Elston
Officer
Secretary → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Elston
Officer
Treasurer → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Elston Family Foundation Inc
How much does Elston Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Elston Family Foundation Inc gave $71K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Elston Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Elston Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elston Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Elston Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (5 grants).
Does Elston Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Elston Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elston Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Elston Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Search ($50,000), Auburn School of Nursing ($6,000) and Saving Hope Animal Rescue ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elston Family Foundation Inc?
Elston Family Foundation Inc reported $960K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Elston Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Elston Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2830805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Elston Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
EQT Foundation
Canonsburg, PA
The EQT Foundation funds community enrichment, education and workforce development, and environmental and arts-related work, prioritizing communities within EQT Corporation’s operating footprint, especially in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Its 2024 median grant was $10,000, though awards ranged from $100 to $800,000; it invites eligible nonprofits and institutions to apply through its website.
Assets
$26.2M
Grants
367
Total Given
$6.3M
Noble Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The foundation supports Christian education, religious organizations, and humanitarian work, with most 2024 funding going to California recipients and smaller grants reaching organizations in several other states. Its 10 grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$195K
Grants
10
Total Given
$17K
Christine C Schulze Legacy Foundation
Henderson, NV
The Christine C Schulze Legacy Foundation funds organizations addressing homelessness and domestic violence, supporting veterans, children, and people with disabilities, primarily in Nevada, with some grants in Arizona. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $15,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$9.5M
Grants
31
Total Given
$466K
Van WIE Family Foundation
Houston, TX
The Van Wie Family Foundation supports youth programs, faith-based organizations, food assistance, health services, and education, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Texas and others reaching organizations in several states. Its 24 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $3,750. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
24
Total Given
$99K
Cozad Foundation
Champaign, IL
Assets
$106K
Grants
5
Total Given
$16K
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building and projects in arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its 2024 median grant was $87,000, with awards ranging from $4,000 to about $1.55 million. Eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry; full applications are by invitation.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Elston Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Elston Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?