The EJL98 Charitable Trust
The EJL98 Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The EJL98 Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The EJL98 Charitable Trust gave $135K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,400
- +142.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,231
- +135.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $874,969
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The EJL98 Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5101 Wisconsin Avenue 5Th Floor, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (301) 654-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The EJL98 Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Gallery of Artsarah Greenough Fund for Photography ($75K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 101 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 8% to Virginia, 3% each to Colorado and Maryland, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The EJL98 Charitable Trust gives
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 191% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Gallery of Artsarah Greenough Fund for Photography Washington, DC | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $75,000 |
| Fusfoundationorg Charlottesville, VA | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington, DC | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Washington, DC | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute - Society of Fellows Washington, DC | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum Washington, DC | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $4,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra Washington, DC | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $4,000 |
| Craig Foundation Englewood, CO | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,500 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, DC | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,500 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School Carbondale, CO | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $874,969 | $113,877 | $143,368 | $135,400 | 32 | $135,400 | $66,235 | $70,724 |
| 2024 | $904,460 | $61,473 | $62,908 | $55,800 | 31 | $55,800 | $30,653 | $56,976 |
| 2023 | $905,895 | $31,490 | $63,407 | $56,250 | 1 | $56,250 | $24,909 | $52,930 |
| 2022 | $937,812 | $15,055 | $71,447 | $63,300 | 1 | $63,300 | $7,591 | $55,255 |
| 2021 | $971,014 | $174,977 | $77,611 | $50,350 | 36 | $50,350 | $131,221 | $54,586 |
| 2020 | $873,648 | $81,147 | $108,827 | $44,450 | 38 | — | $11,564 | $48,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The EJL98 Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $71K 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 included support for arts and cultural institutions such as the National Gallery of Art and National Symphony Orchestra, Jewish organizations such as the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and organizations working in education, health research, and human services.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. For example, Turning the Page says it empowers parents as their children’s educators and as leaders in school communities. Friends of Cancer Research says it works to advance science, policy, and regulation to speed treatments to patients. Young Concert Artists says it discovers and launches the careers of young classical musicians and expands classical music’s reach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 32 grants totaling $135,400. Grants ranged from $200 to $75,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grant was $75,000 to the National Gallery of Artsarah Greenough Fund for Photography in Washington, DC. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to FUSFoundation.org in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; $5,000 each to the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Aspen Institute - Society of Fellows; and $4,000 each to the Capital Jewish Museum and National Symphony Orchestra.
Other 2025 recipients included Athletes for Hope, Turning the Page, Lupus Research Alliance, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Sixth & I Synagogue, Young Concert Artists, Friends of Cancer Research, and the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, each receiving $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Edward J Lenkin is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The EJL98 Charitable Trust is led by Edward J. Lenkin, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward J. Lenkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The EJL98 Charitable Trust
How much does The EJL98 Charitable Trust give each year?
The EJL98 Charitable Trust gave $135K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 31 grants.
What is The EJL98 Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The EJL98 Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,231, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The EJL98 Charitable Trust give grants?
The EJL98 Charitable Trust gives mostly in District of Columbia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (15 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does The EJL98 Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The EJL98 Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization" (32 grants).
Who are The EJL98 Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The EJL98 Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include National Gallery of Artsarah Greenough Fund for Photography ($75,000), Fusfoundationorg ($10,000) and National Gallery of Art ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The EJL98 Charitable Trust?
The EJL98 Charitable Trust reported $875K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The EJL98 Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The EJL98 Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The EJL98 Charitable Trust's EIN?
The EJL98 Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6942242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The EJL98 Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The EJL98 Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ejl98-charitable-trust-morg_d1830ac286054df6a53ab9544eb72fe4
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