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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, extending invitations only to selected nonprofits. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for interested organizations to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $85K across 13 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$85K
2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Elizabeth Mentzinger
Board Member
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Richard Mentzinger Jr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $85 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHICAGO, PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, and Yale University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
ELDER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.