The Elm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HUNTSVILLE, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $75K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$75K
+22.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
+47.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-17.0% YoY
About The Elm Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Elm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HUNTSVILLE, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $75K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bruce Senyolo ($6,319), Tagro Cyrille ($6,305), Jared Kouassi-golet ($5,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AARON HILL AUBURN, AL | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,200 |
| AMY OGLE HARVEST, AL | CHILD CARE | $2,000 |
| FABRIENNE JACKSON HUNTSVILLE, AL | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $1,799 |
| JUAN PEDRO DECATUR, AL | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $4,000 |
| MASON ANDERSON LEXINGTON, KY | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
| MAYRANI MARTINEZ DECATUR, AL | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $2,399 |
| MIA HARSHAW HUNTSVILLE, AL | CHILD CARE | $351 |
| MICHAEL DOWDY HUNTSVILLE, AL | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $5,000 |
| NATHAN SOUTHERS SCOTTSBORO, AL | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,750 |
| SHARIFAH ABUBAKER MADISON, AL | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ANTHONY NOLAN III | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RYAN JOHN LINDOW | BOARD PRESID | 2 | — |
| JENNIE ROBINSON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| AARON BIGGS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| HELEN CONWAY NOLAN | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| DONNA MESSERVY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALEXIS LINDOW | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elm Foundation?
The Elm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HUNTSVILLE, AL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Elm Foundation operate?
The Elm Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah.
What size grants does The Elm Foundation award?
In 2024, The Elm Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Elm Foundation's EIN?
The Elm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0921239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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