Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation
Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $1K.
Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $19,852
- +32.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $4,963
- -66.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was James Dick Fdn for the Performing A ($12K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $20K.
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 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $20K (2020). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Dick Fdn for the Performing A Round Top, TX | Music education program | $11,707 |
| Houston SPCA Houston, TX | Animal rescue and protection | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Food distribution program | $2,500 |
| James Dick Fdn for the Performing A Round Top, TX | Music education program | $645 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-52,123 | $22,419 | $19,852 | 4 | $1,050 | $539 |
| 2019 | $39,134 | $-7,133 | $16,504 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,934 | $2,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $539 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation is led by Lee Ann Kelly Elvig, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lee Ann Kelly Elvig
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kelly Elvig
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Frithjof Elvig
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katherine Kelly Heimerman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark Frithjof Elvig
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation
How much does Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation give each year?
Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation's typical grant size?
Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,963, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation give grants?
Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Round Top, TX (2 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $539 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation's EIN?
Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0923012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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Grantable. (2026). Mark F and Lee Ann K Elvig Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mark-f-and-lee-ann-k-elvig-foundation-morg_196add53c3e24bdd98d143a59a0f04da
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