Elton John Charitable Fund
Elton John Charitable Fund is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121K in total assets.
Elton John Charitable Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $120,943
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $64,638
- -89.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Elton John Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $65K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Funding for research of a cure for breast cancer, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. | $50,000 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc Santa Monica, CA | Funding for musicares which provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Los Angeles, CA | To help keep the orchestra's live performances and educational programs like meet the music thriving. | $5,181 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,943 | — | $64,638 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $185,581 | — | $605,986 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $791,567 | $791,182 | $66,753 | $65,181 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $67,138 | — | $60,503 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $127,641 | $60,076 | $45,912 | $30,000 | 1 | $76 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elton John Charitable Fund is led by David Furnish, President & Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Furnish
President & Chairman
Secretary → President & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W. Grace
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucie Kitchener
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Granat
Treasurer & CFO
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Luke Lloyd-Davies (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Mike Dawson (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Peter Fairley (2020–2023) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Constance Hillman (2020) — Outgoing Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Elton John Charitable Fund
How large is Elton John Charitable Fund?
Elton John Charitable Fund reported $121K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ.
Where does Elton John Charitable Fund operate?
Elton John Charitable Fund has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Elton John Charitable Fund's EIN?
Elton John Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0206061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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