Elder Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySwarthmore, Pennsylvania · EIN 51-0426160 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Fund for Penn Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Agnes Irwin School | Rosemont, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Chester Childrens Chorus | Swarthmore, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lantern Theater Company | Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Park Avenue Community Center | Swarthmore, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Bedlam Theater | New York, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| The School in Rose Valley | Rose Valley, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| First Presby Church of Lake Forest | Lake Forest, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630919349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0426160
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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