The Elms Foundation
The Elms Foundation is a private foundation, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18.1M. Net investment income was $311K.
The Elms Foundation at a glance
In short: The Elms Foundation gave $18.1M across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $6.0M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $18,115,401
- +1887.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $6,038,467
- +3875.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $170,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Elms Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Elms Family Donor Advised Fund Co Schwab Charitable ($17.9M). Together the top 3 received $18.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $911K (2019) to $18.1M (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $18.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elms Family Donor Advised Fund Co Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Support | $17,925,401 |
| MFG Scholarship Program Co the Philanthropic Initiative Boston, MA | General Support | $170,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard YMCA Vineyard Haven, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-22,907 | $18,326,200 | $18,115,401 | 3 | $311,331 | $709,873 |
| 2019 | $7,954,391 | $2,218,025 | $1,088,327 | $911,450 | 6 | $1,775,286 | $736,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elms Foundation reported a distributable amount of $710K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elms Foundation is led by Stanley Goldstein, President, Treasury & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Stanley Goldstein
President, Treasury & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene S. Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry M. Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merle F. Goldstein
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Elms Foundation
How much does The Elms Foundation give each year?
The Elms Foundation gave $18.1M across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $911K across 6 grants.
What is The Elms Foundation's typical grant size?
The Elms Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $170,000, and its average grant was $6,038,467, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elms Foundation give grants?
The Elms Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Elms Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Elms Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Elms Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Elms Foundation reported a distributable amount of $710K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Elms Foundation's EIN?
The Elms Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0450051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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