McElroy Family Educational Foundation
McElroy Family Educational Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Morganfield, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $46.
McElroy Family Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: McElroy Family Educational Foundation gave $48K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $16K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $47,792
- +855.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $15,931
- +1493.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who McElroy Family Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was College Foundation Inc ($46K).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How McElroy Family Educational Foundation gives
- Giving grew 497% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $48K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Foundation Inc Henderson, KY | Scholarship | $45,792 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $46 | $47,792 | $47,792 | 3 | $47,792 | $46 |
| 2022 | $47,746 | $5,061 | $5,376 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,000 | $61 |
| 2021 | $48,061 | $5,063 | $5,352 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,000 | $63 |
| 2020 | $48,350 | $5,175 | $8,360 | $8,000 | 8 | — | $175 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McElroy Family Educational Foundation is led by James B. McElroy, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James B. McElroy
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer T. McElroy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren M. McElroy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marla McElroy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Niesje A. McElroy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 McElroy Family Educational Foundation
How much does McElroy Family Educational Foundation give each year?
McElroy Family Educational Foundation gave $48K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is McElroy Family Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
McElroy Family Educational Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $15,931, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McElroy Family Educational Foundation give grants?
McElroy Family Educational Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does McElroy Family Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on McElroy Family Educational Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
What is McElroy Family Educational Foundation?
McElroy Family Educational Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Morganfield, KY.
What is McElroy Family Educational Foundation's EIN?
McElroy Family Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3081175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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