Merle and Elnora Foltz Foundation

EIN 86-1010858 · IL · NTEE T30

Invitation only Typical grant ~$22.1K Funds in AZ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Merle and Elnora Foltz Foundation based in IL paid 4 grants totaling $88.5K to 4 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $8.8K to $35.4K, with a median of $22.1K. Its largest recipients included CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH, CHRIST'S COMMUNITY CHURCH, and SALVATION ARMY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,884,319
Giving (latest yr)
$88,469
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$22.1K
Recipients
4
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Calvary Community Church$35,352
  • Christ's Community Church$35,352
  • Salvation Army$8,918
  • Arizona Humane Society$8,847

Where grants went

  • Arizona$88,469 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (4)

Christ's Community Church
Glendale, AZ
General Support
$35,352
Calvary Community Church
Glendale, AZ
General Support
$35,352
Salvation Army
Glendale, AZ
General Support
$8,918
Arizona Humane Society
Phoenix, AZ
General Support
$8,847

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Merle and Elnora Foltz Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Merle and Elnora Foltz Foundation reported 4 itemized grants totaling $88.5K. Individual grants ranged from $8.8K to $35.4K (median $22.1K).

Recent recipients include CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH, CHRIST'S COMMUNITY CHURCH, SALVATION ARMY, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Merle and Elnora Foltz Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Merle and Elnora Foltz Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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