Thomas W Elward Foundation
Thomas W Elward Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in West Bloomfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $42.
Thomas W Elward Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas W Elward Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,500
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $34,107
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas W Elward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Vincent De Paul ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Thomas W Elward Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $2K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Detroit, MI | Support Mission | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,107 | $685 | $1,520 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,520 | $42 | $1,452 |
| 2023 | $34,911 | $656 | $1,620 | $1,600 | 1 | $1,620 | $19 | $1,484 |
| 2022 | $36,337 | $539 | $1,620 | $1,600 | 1 | $1,600 | $5 | $1,555 |
| 2021 | $37,442 | $790 | $2,680 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | — | $1,871 |
| 2020 | $39,337 | $887 | $2,020 | $2,000 | 1 | — | — | $1,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas W Elward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas W Elward Foundation is led by Thomas J. Elward, President & Vice President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas J. Elward
President & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica J. Elward
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond R. Elward
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Thomas W Elward Foundation
How much does Thomas W Elward Foundation give each year?
Thomas W Elward Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is Thomas W Elward Foundation?
Thomas W Elward Foundation reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Thomas W Elward Foundation?
Thomas W Elward Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in West Bloomfield, MI. It holds $34K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Thomas W Elward Foundation operate?
Thomas W Elward Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Thomas W Elward Foundation's EIN?
Thomas W Elward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3726730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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