George W & Eleanor Elkins
George W & Eleanor Elkins is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $532K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $46K.
George W & Eleanor Elkins at a glance
In short: George W & Eleanor Elkins gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,416
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,416
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,416
- Total assets
- $531,761
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George W & Eleanor Elkins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turning Points for Children ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George W & Eleanor Elkins gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Points for Children Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $34,416 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $531,761 | $47,672 | $36,783 | $34,416 | 1 | $34,728 | $46,084 | $30,606 |
| 2024 | $520,720 | $26,789 | $28,197 | $26,376 | 1 | $26,662 | $25,358 | $34,702 |
| 2023 | $516,645 | $12,082 | $28,606 | $27,614 | 1 | $27,658 | $12,642 | $26,420 |
| 2022 | $530,769 | $-1,681 | $33,668 | $31,491 | 1 | $31,531 | $11,216 | $27,654 |
| 2021 | $567,865 | $52,095 | $28,270 | $27,600 | 1 | $27,626 | $51,148 | $31,517 |
| 2020 | $543,985 | $16,067 | $29,333 | $27,194 | 1 | — | $14,855 | $27,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W & Eleanor Elkins reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George W & Eleanor Elkins's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$877 (2023) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George W & Eleanor Elkins
How much does George W & Eleanor Elkins give each year?
George W & Eleanor Elkins gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is George W & Eleanor Elkins?
George W & Eleanor Elkins reported $532K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George W & Eleanor Elkins?
George W & Eleanor Elkins is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $532K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does George W & Eleanor Elkins operate?
George W & Eleanor Elkins has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is George W & Eleanor Elkins's EIN?
George W & Eleanor Elkins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6205416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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