The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson
The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $10K.
The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson at a glance
In short: The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson gave $10K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- +171.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,375
- +103.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,288
- +190.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was TPT ($3K). Together the top 4 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TPT St. Paul, MN | Support Public Health Reporting | $3,000 |
| Land Stewardship Project Minneapolis, MN | Support Farmer Education | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Peace Hospice St. Paul, MN | Support Hospice Care | $2,000 |
| Exodus Lending Minneapolis, MN | Support programs that help individuals escape payday lending cycles | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,288 | $11,000 | $9,500 | $9,500 | 4 | $9,500 | $79 |
| 2024 | $788 | $7,588 | $6,800 | $3,500 | 3 | $3,500 | $31 |
| 2023 | $2,288 | $6,500 | $4,212 | $4,064 | 4 | $4,064 | $98 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson reported a distributable amount of $79 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson is led by Alva W. Emerson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alva W. Emerson
President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Emerson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Emerson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erin P. Emerson Egginton (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson
How much does The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson give each year?
The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson gave $10K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson's typical grant size?
The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,375, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson give grants?
The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson?
The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson's EIN?
The Elisabeth a and Alva W Emerson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0792877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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