Elston Family Foundation
Elston Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2021 filing reports $14,500 in grants to 11 organizations. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Elston Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Elston Family Foundation gave $15K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), top state New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $14,500
- +806.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,318
- -17.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $77,409
- -9.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (21% 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 Elston Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2021 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists a written request detailing the charitable purpose as the requested material and states that there are no restrictions on awards. These are statements from the 2021 filing and are not current application instructions.
- Review Cycle
- The 2021 filing listed no deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2021 filing listed no deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2501 Museum Way Apt 409, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elston Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Center for Biological Diversity ($2K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grants went to recipients in several states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were New York (21%), South Carolina (17%), Arizona (14%), Virginia (14%), and Washington (14%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elston Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 199% 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $15K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity Tuscon, AZ | The Center's programs are devoted to savings life on Earth: protecting biodiversity in different arenas through science, legal action, policy advocacy, negotiation with government and industry. | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | To assist this non-profit in its mission to defend the environment through education and conservation advocacy. | $2,000 |
| World Aid Seattle, WA | To assist this non-profit in its mission to serve people in need through advocacy, medical relief and emergency supplies, and educational assistance in the country of Burma. | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Raleigh, NC | To assist this non-profit in its mission to be an advocate for more expansive access to health care and education. | $1,500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | This charity is a global human rights organization researching the Holocaust and hate in historic and contemporary context. | $1,500 |
| Trident United Way North Charleston, SC | To assist in this non-profit's mission in providing building blocks to a good life-education,financial stability, and health. | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To assist this non-profit in its mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. | $1,500 |
| ADL New York, NY | To assistance this non-profit organization in it's mission to fight anti-semitism. | $1,000 |
| Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic Johns Island, SC | To assist this non-profit in its mission to provide free primary medical care for the needy. | $500 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | To assist this non-profit in its environmental mission. | $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 | $77,409 | $7,265 | $15,454 | $14,500 | 11 | $14,500 | $7,265 | $7,298 |
| 2020 | $85,598 | $9,298 | $1,764 | $1,600 | 1 | — | $9,298 | $6,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, health care, human rights, education, and community support. For example, the Natural Resources Defense Council describes its work as confronting the climate crisis and protecting wildlife and access to clean air and water. The Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic says it provides a medical home for financially eligible, uninsured adults in the tri-county area.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $14,500 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable awards included $2,000 each to the Center for Biological Diversity and the Natural Resources Defense Council; $1,500 each to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Trident United Way, and The Nature Conservancy; and $500 each to the Southern Environmental Law Center and Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Barbara Measter and Stephen Elston as directors.
Elston Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Barbara Measter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Elston
Director
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 Elston Family Foundation
How much does Elston Family Foundation give each year?
Elston Family Foundation gave $15K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Elston Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Elston Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,318, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elston Family Foundation give grants?
Elston Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (17%) and Arizona (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Johns Island, SC (2 grants).
Does Elston Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Elston Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elston Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Elston Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Center for Biological Diversity ($2,000), Natural Resources Defense Council ($2,000) and World Aid ($2,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Elston Family Foundation?
Elston Family Foundation reported $77K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elston Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, health care, human rights, education, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elston Family Foundation?
The 2021 filing states that the foundation makes contributions 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 Elston Family Foundation's EIN?
Elston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0975468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Elston 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 October 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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