The Elm Foundation Inc
The Elm Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Orange, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $561K. Net investment income was $76K.
The Elm Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Elm Foundation Inc gave $561K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $561,326
- +1925.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,166
- +3445.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $225
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% 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 Elm Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Earl L & Mildred K Mielke Charitable FD ($489K). Together the top 8 received $561K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 71 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Elm Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1131% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $561K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $561K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earl L & Mildred K Mielke Charitable FD Boston, MA | Donation | $489,322 |
| Earl L Mildred K Mielke Charitable Boston, MA | Donation | $61,214 |
| Louisa County Resource Council Louisa, VA | support charity | $10,000 |
| Mt Pleasant UMC Mineral, VA | support charity | $250 |
| Fit 2 B Kids Crownsville, MD | Contribution | $200 |
| Ace Adult Community Education Louisa, VA | Support Charity. | $140 |
| Daughters for the American Revolution Washington, DC | Donation | $100 |
| Belmont Ruritan Club Mineral, VA | Donation | $100 |
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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 | — | $77,095 | $563,841 | $561,326 | 8 | $561,326 | $75,905 | $16,847 |
| 2024 | $489,271 | $46,876 | $31,994 | $27,710 | 14 | $27,710 | $42,192 | $26,068 |
| 2023 | $473,913 | $7,355 | $39,425 | $34,554 | 15 | $34,554 | $5,024 | $24,549 |
| 2022 | $505,982 | $40,604 | $50,347 | $45,592 | 16 | $45,592 | $36,823 | $24,677 |
| 2021 | $515,050 | $120,654 | $42,100 | $36,531 | 18 | $36,531 | $64,721 | $25,760 |
| 2020 | $436,496 | $12,676 | $31,604 | $26,898 | 13 | — | $8,779 | $22,964 |
| 2019 | $455,424 | $17,238 | $30,031 | $25,020 | 13 | — | $13,414 | $23,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elm Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elm Foundation Inc is led by Earl L. Mielke Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Earl L. Mielke Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mildred K. Mielke
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Elm Foundation Inc
How much does The Elm Foundation Inc give each year?
The Elm Foundation Inc gave $561K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 14 grants.
What is The Elm Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Elm Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $225, and its average grant was $70,166, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elm Foundation Inc give grants?
The Elm Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants), Louisa, VA (2 grants) and Mineral, VA (2 grants).
Does The Elm Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Elm Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants) and "Support Charity" (3 grants).
Who are The Elm Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Elm Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Earl L & Mildred K Mielke Charitable FD ($489,322), Earl L Mildred K Mielke Charitable ($61,214) and Louisa County Resource Council ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Elm Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Elm Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Elm Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Elm Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1967463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Elm Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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