The Elder Foundation
Invitation OnlySomerset, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7749572 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$27K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$600
Total assets$618K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $900.
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
4% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rotary Foundation | Evanston, IL | Promote world peace | $11,200 |
| Visability | Pittsburgh, PA | Promote activities for the disabled | $1,200 |
| Clarion Historical Society | Clarion, PA | Preservation of historical sites | $1,100 |
| Cook Forest Sawmill | Cooksburg, PA | Promote the arts | $1,100 |
| Presbyterian Association | Oakmont, PA | Promote the care of the aged | $1,100 |
| River City Brass Band | Pittsburgh, PA | Promote the arts through music | $1,100 |
| Pa Elks Home Service | Somerset, PA | Promote medical research | $900 |
| Pennsylvania Elks Legacy Trust | Somerset, PA | Promote medical research | $900 |
| Ashbury U Meth Church | Corisica, PA | Promote religious programs | $800 |
| Children's Hospital Help Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Promote health of children | $800 |
| Hillcrest United Pres | Monroeville, PA | Promote religious programs | $800 |
| Wqed | Pittsburgh, PA | Promote educational and cultural pro | $700 |
| Strattanville Area Vfd | Strattanville, PA | Promote the public good & safety | $600 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Somerset, PA | Promote activities for children | $400 |
| Easter Seal Society | Harrisburg, PA | Promote activities for disabled chil | $400 |
| Easter Seals Johnstown Division | Johnstown, PA | Promote activities for the disabled | $400 |
| Junior Achievement | Johnstown, PA | Promote devlopment in children | $400 |
| Laurel Arts | Somerset, PA | Promote the arts | $400 |
| Learning Lamp | Johnstown, PA | Children educational support service | $400 |
| Friends of Camp Soles | Rockwood, PA | Promote activities for youth | $400 |
| Next Step Center | Somerset, PA | Provide homeless temporary shelter | $400 |
| The Emmaus Community | Pittsburgh, PA | Promote activities for the disabled | $400 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Promote community programs | $400 |
| Zip With US Inc | Valencia, PA | Support for child cancer patients | $400 |
| Salvation Army | Braddock, PA | Promote social services | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611399349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7749572
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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