Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust
MARTIN I ELKIN AND PAULINE G ELKIN is a private foundation located in New Castle, New Hampshire. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $94K), mostly in New Hampshire. 17% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,125,532
- +1672.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- -42.9% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $93,794
- +3001.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (99% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The final filing does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It calls for written applications with the materials described above and restricts donations to qualified tax-exempt organizations that benefit children and are principally located in New Hampshire.
- Review Cycle
- The final filing states there are no deadlines for submitting applications.
- Deadline
- The final filing states there are no deadlines for submitting applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Pauline G Elkin
Mailing address: 149 Little Harbor Road, New Castle, NH 03854
Phone: (603) 436-6790
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Mayhew Program ($505K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 70 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The final filing says recipient organizations should be principally located in New Hampshire. In 2022, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $112K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 58% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 2149% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $1.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mayhew Program Bristol, NH | Health & Education | $505,000 |
| Breakthrough Manchester Manchester, NH | Health & Education | $360,000 |
| NH Charitable Foundation Concord, NH | Health & Education | $237,032 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospi Boston, MA | Health & Education | $5,000 |
| NH Food Bank Manchester, NH | Health & Education | $5,000 |
| NH Public Broadcasting Durham, NH | Health & Education | $3,000 |
| The Circle Program Plymouth, NH | Health & Education | $3,000 |
| Air Arts in Reach Portsmouth, NH | Health & Education | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Lowell, MA | Health & Education | $2,000 |
| The Bringham Circle Society Boston, MA | Health & Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $449,878 | $1,136,977 | $1,125,532 | 12 | $1,131,759 | $15,194 | $39,633 |
| 2021 | $687,333 | $53,031 | $72,122 | $63,500 | 21 | $65,492 | $19,651 | $61,472 |
| 2020 | $706,690 | $32,066 | $79,149 | $71,000 | 16 | — | $20,718 | $53,338 |
| 2019 | $753,959 | $37,147 | $58,277 | $50,050 | 21 | — | $30,983 | $53,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2022 — 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 foundation is provided. Its final filing states that donations are made to qualified tax-exempt organizations that provide benefits for children and are principally located in New Hampshire.
Among its 2022 grantees, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell described its mission as inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. That is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,125,532. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $505,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards were $505,000 to The Mayhew Program, $360,000 to Breakthrough Manchester, and $237,032 to NH Charitable Foundation. Each was listed for “HEALTH & EDUCATION.”
The final filing states that applications must be submitted in writing and include the specific use of funds requested, the organization’s general purpose, and other useful information for evaluating the application. It names Pauline G. Elkin as the application contact. These instructions are from the final filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Pauline G. Elkin, Elisa M. Cleary, and Randall Elkin as trustees.
Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Elisa M. Cleary
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Pauline G. Elkin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Randall Elkin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust
How much does Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust give each year?
Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $64K across 21 grants.
What is Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust's median grant in 2022 was $3,000, and its average grant was $93,794, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust give grants?
Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust gives mostly in New Hampshire: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Portsmouth, NH (2 grants).
Does Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Education" (12 grants).
Who are Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust's largest 2022 grantees include The Mayhew Program ($505,000), Breakthrough Manchester ($360,000) and NH Charitable Foundation ($237,032), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its final filing states that donations are made to qualified tax-exempt organizations that provide benefits for children and are principally located in New Hampshire. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust?
The final filing does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $40K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust's EIN?
Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3130874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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Grantable. (2026). Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/martin-i-elkin-and-pauline-g-elkin-charitable-trust-morg_07a492932e67405cad04b60ea538cff3
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