Excelsior Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-6508171 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$26K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$610K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $4,000.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation | Arlington, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Washington Legal Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $4,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Def & Edu F | Springfield, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Citizens Against Government Waste | Washington, DC | General support | $4,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | Arlington, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Pioneer Institute Inc Pioneer Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $23,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349101534
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6508171
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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