Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in New Mexico.
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation at a glance
In short: Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation gave $50K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New Mexico. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,400
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,626
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $611,230
- +24.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 421 Hermosa Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: (505) 266-4478
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of New Mexico Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New Mexico recipients received 58% of grant dollars, followed by California (11%), Tennessee (7%), Massachusetts (5%), and Maryland (5%). Grants included support for organizations in Albuquerque and other New Mexico communities, as well as recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 31 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. 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 $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Financial Need | $5,400 |
| Animal Humane New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Financial Need | $5,000 |
| Over the Influence Recovery Poway, CA | Financial Need | $5,000 |
| Albuquerque Museum Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Financial Need | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | Financial Need | $2,500 |
| New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Financial Need | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | Financial Need | $2,000 |
| New Mexico Biopark Society Albuquerque, NM | Financial Need | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Financial Need | $2,000 |
| Sunflower Sanctuary Animal Rescue Tijeras, NM | Financial Need | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $611,230 | $186,622 | $65,429 | $50,400 | 31 | $54,525 | $26,023 | $31,263 |
| 2023 | $490,037 | $81,332 | $57,935 | $45,000 | 32 | $48,892 | $12,396 | $25,098 |
| 2022 | $466,640 | $22,662 | $51,706 | $37,800 | 29 | $41,477 | $5,866 | $27,865 |
| 2021 | $495,684 | $89,354 | $48,886 | $29,650 | 27 | $33,188 | $45,784 | $30,351 |
| 2020 | $454,822 | $71,576 | $61,251 | $44,000 | 31 | — | $57,164 | $26,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the grants as being for “financial need.” Recipients include organizations working in higher education, arts and culture, animal welfare, health, conservation, and community services. For example, the University of New Mexico Foundation says its mission is to build engagement and support for the university, while the Albuquerque Museum Foundation says it raises funds for the museum. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its work as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $50,400. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,400, with a median of $1,500. Its largest grants were $5,400 to the University of New Mexico Foundation, $5,000 each to Animal Humane New Mexico and Over the Influence Recovery, and $3,000 to the Albuquerque Museum Foundation. Other recipients included Doctors Without Borders USA ($2,500), the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation ($2,000), Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque ($2,000), the New Mexico BioPark Society ($2,000), and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($2,000).
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Francis C Elkin as president and treasurer, and Phyllis J Frier as vice president and secretary.
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation is led by Francis C. Elkin, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francis C. Elkin
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis J. Frier
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation
How much does Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation give each year?
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation gave $50K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 32 grants.
What is Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation's typical grant size?
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,626, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation give grants?
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (11 grants), Santa Fe, NM (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Need" (31 grants).
Who are Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation's largest grantees?
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of New Mexico Foundation ($5,400), Animal Humane New Mexico ($5,000) and Over the Influence Recovery ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation?
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation reported $611K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation fund?
The filing describes the grants as being for “financial need.” Recipients include organizations working in higher education, arts and culture, animal welfare, health, conservation, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation's EIN?
Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1014443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Francis C Elkin & Phyllis J Frier 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 September 2026.
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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 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 November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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