James E Elliot Charitable Trust
The James E Elliot Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations with religious, missionary, and education-related purposes.
James E Elliot Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: James E Elliot Charitable Trust gave $144K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Illinois. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,570
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,418
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $101,769
- +30.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (10 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James E Elliot Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Robert J Elliot and provide sufficient written details to determine need and purpose. Awards are limited to organizations described as qualifying under Section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Robert J Elliot
Mailing address: 1101 Hill Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (630) 469-1823
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James E Elliot Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Workers Fellowship ($13K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 187 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Among 2025 grant dollars, the largest reported recipient-state shares were Illinois (41%), Kansas (9%), New Jersey (8%), and Montana (7%). The filing also lists a 7% share under “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James E Elliot Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 42 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2023) to $398K (2021). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Workers Fellowship Kansas City, KS | Religious/Missionary | $13,420 |
| Campus Outreach Peoria, IL | Religious | $12,000 |
| Christian Mission in Many Lands Spring Lake, NJ | Religious/Missionary | $11,700 |
| Heritage College & Semianry | Religious/Education | $10,000 |
| Wheaton Academy West Chicago, IL | Religious | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Alliance Adventures Bozeman, MT | Religious | $10,000 |
| Glen Ellyn Bible Church Glen Ellyn, IL | Religious | $8,700 |
| Awana St Charles, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Christ Community Church Champaign Champaign, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Lombard Gospel Chapel Lombard, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
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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 | $101,769 | $170,308 | $146,374 | $143,570 | 42 | $143,570 | $14,012 | $6,856 |
| 2024 | $77,835 | $139,116 | $132,980 | $130,288 | 36 | $130,288 | $4,875 | $5,748 |
| 2023 | $71,699 | $49,860 | $51,388 | $48,700 | 28 | $48,700 | $2,614 | $4,564 |
| 2022 | $73,227 | $79,635 | $211,535 | $204,900 | 39 | $204,900 | $14,430 | $8,659 |
| 2021 | $205,127 | $521,522 | $400,090 | $397,500 | 42 | — | $322,608 | $4,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James E Elliot Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated work spans religious outreach, education, and youth programs. For example, Wheaton Academy says it provides education characterized by biblical values and traditional educational standards. Child Evangelism Fellowship says it ministers to children through Bible clubs, camps, and teacher training. Set Free Alliance says it provides access to clean water and rescues children from child slavery while sharing the Gospel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 42 grants totaling $143,570. Grants ranged from $500 to $13,420, with a median of $2,000. Earlier reported grantmaking was $130,288 across 36 grants in 2024 and $48,700 across 28 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $13,420 to Christian Workers Fellowship, $12,000 to Campus Outreach, $11,700 to Christian Mission in Many Lands, and $10,000 each to Heritage College & Seminary, Wheaton Academy, and Yellowstone Alliance Adventures. The listed purposes included religious, missionary, and religious education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert J Elliot is listed as a director on the 2025 filing.
James E Elliot Charitable Trust is led by Robert J. Elliot, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert J. Elliot
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 James E Elliot Charitable Trust
How much does James E Elliot Charitable Trust give each year?
James E Elliot Charitable Trust gave $144K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 36 grants.
What is James E Elliot Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
James E Elliot Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,418, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James E Elliot Charitable Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does James E Elliot Charitable Trust give grants?
James E Elliot Charitable Trust's top state is Illinois, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (9%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Lombard, IL (2 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Wheaton, IL (2 grants).
Does James E Elliot Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on James E Elliot Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (31 grants) and "Religious/Missionary" (4 grants).
Who are James E Elliot Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
James E Elliot Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Christian Workers Fellowship ($13,420), Campus Outreach ($12,000) and Christian Mission in Many Lands ($11,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James E Elliot Charitable Trust?
James E Elliot Charitable Trust reported $102K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James E Elliot Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated work spans religious outreach, education, and youth programs. For example, Wheaton Academy says it provides education characterized by biblical values and traditional educational standards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James E Elliot Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James E Elliot Charitable Trust's EIN?
James E Elliot Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6645597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS December 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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