Elfers Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 23-7090080 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$640K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16M
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 2024 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
73% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| The Fessenden School | West Newton, MA | General Purpose | $190,000 |
| Brooks School | North Andover, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, ME | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| LISTEN Community Services | Lebanon, NH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society | New Bedford, MA | New Bedford Whaling Museum | $10,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | The Nature Conservancy of Maine chapter | $10,000 |
| Trinity Church | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Newark, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope Dealer Community | Columbus, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sea Change Yoga | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Main Place | Newark, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Refuge Inc | Columbus, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center of Knox County | Mount Vernon, OH | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Vincent De Paul Center | Newark, OH | General Purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $640,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $660,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $570,000 | 8 |
| 2021 | $722,023 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621039349100827
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7090080
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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