Elster Forbes Foundation
Invitation OnlyBallwin, Missouri · EIN 32-0566645 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$342K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | To advance organizations charitable purposes | $82,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | To advance organizations charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Recovery Institute of MGH | Boston, MA | To advance organizations charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | To advance organizations charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Mental Health America | Alexandria, VA | To advance organizations charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Babies Need Bottoms | Asheville, NC | To advance organizations charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Not One More Vet | San Jose, CA | To advance organizations charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| SCVets Care Foundation | Columbia, SC | to promote animal welfare and the human-animal-veterinary bond in South Carolina. | $5,000 |
| Asheville Buncombe Com Christ Minis | Arden, NC | To further medical mission | $5,000 |
| NAMI Central Texas | Austin, TX | To support mental health initiatives | $5,000 |
| Calebs Closet | Lubbock, TX | To further organizations charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Rock Steady Boxing Inc | Indianapolis, IN | To help people with Parkinsons disease | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $342,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $350,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $287,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620859349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-0566645
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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