Elkay Family Foundation
Historical FunderOakbrook Terrace, Illinois · EIN 83-2504352 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$49K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$568
Total assets$540K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 MID AMERICA PLAZA FLOOR 3, OAKBROOK TERRACE IL 60181 |
| www.elkayfamilyfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE, AN INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION CAN GO TO WWW.ELKAYFAMILYOFOUNDATION.ORG. THE INTAKE FORM ASKS FOR THE NAME/EMAIL/PHONE NUMBER/COMPANY AND THEN ASKS FOR ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS/COMMENTS. UPON FURTHER REVIEW, AN INDIVIDUAL FROM THE ELKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION MAY REACH OUT TO AN APPLICANT TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | TYPICALLY THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | ELKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF EIS EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. SOME EXAMPLES OF SUPPORT/ASSISTANCE INCLUDE NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND GENERAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT. GIFTS ARE GIVEN TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF ASSISTANCE, THERE MAY BE SOME GIFT LIMITATIONS OR OTHER RESTRICTIVE CIRCUMSTANCES BASED ON VARIOUS FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Ronald McD House | Chicago, IL | Community Assistance | $7,500 |
| Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $3,068 |
| South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church | Charlotte, NC | Community Assistance | $2,639 |
| Rock Church Academy | Baltimore, MD | Community Assistance | $1,055 |
| The Guest House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $1,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Community Assistance | $1,000 |
| Capital Area food bank | Washington, DC | Community Assistance | $1,000 |
| St John's Evangelist School | Carrollton, IL | Community Assistance | $569 |
| First United Methodist Church | Waukesha, WI | Community Assistance | $569 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc | Chattanooga, TN | Community Assistance | $569 |
| Colts Rehab Rescue | Muskego, WI | Community Assistance | $569 |
| Chinese Christian Church of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $568 |
| New Hills Church | Brighton, CO | Community Assistance | $568 |
| Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church | FuquayVarina, NC | Community Assistance | $568 |
| The Salvation Army Tri-City Corp & Joe K Anderson Community Center | St Charles, IL | Community Assistance | $568 |
| Mayville EMS | Mayville, WI | Community Assistance | $568 |
| Dodge County Sheriff's Office | Juneau, WI | Community Assistance | $568 |
| St Peter's Lutheran Church & School | Fond du Lac, WI | Community Assistance | $568 |
| Southside Christian School | Spokane, WA | Community Assistance | $568 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | Grand Haven, MI | Community Assistance | $528 |
| Summit Police Department | Oconomowoc, WI | Community Assistance | $528 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $500 |
| Kinship Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $250 |
| Givefund San Jose Dc (Paypal Charitable Giving Fund) | Washington, DC | Community Assistance | $250 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $250 |
| Second Harvest Inland 2-Harvest | Spokane, WA | Community Assistance | $250 |
| Toys For Tots | Triangle, VA | Community Assistance | $250 |
| Capuchin Community Services | Milwaukee, WI | Community Assistance | $250 |
| Community Christian Church | Naperville, IL | Community Assistance | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,388 | 31 |
| 2023 | $27,605 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531289349101413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2504352
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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