Lewis Elkins Fund

EIN 23-6214962 Β· MO

Invitation only Typical grant ~$320K Funds in PA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lewis Elkins Fund based in MO paid 5 grants totaling $1.6M to 5 organizations. Its largest recipients included INGLIS HOUSE, JEWISH FAM AND CHILD SVC OF PHILA, and MERCHANTS FUND OF PHILADELPHIA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$34,915,158
Giving (latest yr)
$1,600,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$320K
Recipients
5
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Inglis House$320,000
  • Jewish Fam and Child Svc of Phila$320,000
  • Merchants Fund of Philadelphia$320,000
  • The Athenaeum of Philadelphia$320,000
  • Wills Eye Institute$320,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$1,600,000 Β· 5 grants

Grants Paid (5)

Jewish Fam and Child Svc of Phila
Bala Cynwyd, PA
General Operating
$320,000
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
General Operating
$320,000
Inglis House
Philadelphia, PA
General Operating
$320,000
Merchants Fund of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
General Operating
$320,000
Wills Eye Institute
Philadelphia, PA
General Operating
$320,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lewis Elkins Fund does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Lewis Elkins Fund is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services.

In its most recent filing, Lewis Elkins Fund reported 5 itemized grants totaling $1.6M.

Recent recipients include INGLIS HOUSE, JEWISH FAM AND CHILD SVC OF PHILA, MERCHANTS FUND OF PHILADELPHIA, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lewis Elkins Fund is a private foundation based in Missouri, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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