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Elm Family Foundation

Northbrook, Illinois  ·  EIN 476500826  ·  Private foundation

Elm Family Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.5M in annual giving against $31.1M in assets. This page documents the 77 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Elm Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$31.1M
Total assets
77
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Elm Family Foundation funds

Elm Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), higher education, k-12 education.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Higher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Elm Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Illinois Chicago
Unrestricted
Chicago, IL$1.5M2020
The University of Chicago Medicine
Unrestricted
Chicago, IL$1.0M2023
The University of Chicago Medicine
Unrestricted
Chicago, IL$1.0M2024
University of Illinois Chicago
Unrestricted
Chicago, IL$1.0M2022
Friends of the Idf
Unrestricted
New York, NY$300K2022
Friends of the Idf
Unrestricted
New York, NY$300K2020
Standwithus
Unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$265K2023
Standwithus
Unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$265K2022
Standwithus
Unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$265K2024
Stand With Us
Unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$261K2018
Friends of the Idf
Unrestricted
New York, NY$205K2024
Friends of Tel-aviv Sourasky
Unrestricted
Edison, NJ$200K2024
Jewish United Fund
UNRESTRICTED
Chicago, IL$200K2023
Friends of Elnet
Unrestricted
Northbrook, IL$185K2023
Jewish United Fund
Unrestricted
Chicago, IL$175K2018

Elm Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$713K
2018$1.1M
2020$2.5M
2022$1.8M
2023$2.0M
2024$2.4M

How to apply for funding from Elm Family Foundation

Elm Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Elm Family Foundation

Does Elm Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Elm Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Elm Family Foundation fund?
Elm Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include University of Illinois Chicago, The University of Chicago Medicine, The University of Chicago Medicine. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Elm Family Foundation give in grants?
Elm Family Foundation reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.7M over 77 grants.
Where is Elm Family Foundation located?
Elm Family Foundation is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 476500826.
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About this profile. This page is built from Elm Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Elm Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.