The Elliot Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 26-2253829 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $70,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN R ELLIOT |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 VIRGINIA STESTE 220, CHARLESTON WV 25301 |
| Phone | 3047123056 |
| Form and materials | LETTER APPLICATIONS WHICH INCLUDE: NAME, MISSION, & AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND PURPOSE OF EACH ENTITY AS WELL AS VERIFICATION OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS TO ESTABLISHED PUBLIC CHARITIES, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER QUALIFYING RECIPIENTS, PRIMARILY LOCATED IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS BASED UPON ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATIONS BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS TO WORTHY AND DESERVING RECIPIENTS IN EACH YEAR. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO REVIEW AND CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR GRANTS OR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ANY QUALIFYING RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND IN CONSIDERING AND MAKING SUCH GRANTS IT WILL PRIMARILY FOCUS ON CULTURAL, ARTS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS. |
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
27% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University Foundation | Kent, OH | Support | $1,747,813 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Support | $202,500 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, WV | Support | $70,000 |
| The Clay Center | Charleston, WV | Support | $50,000 |
| Camc Foundation | Charleston, WV | Support | $47,667 |
| YMCA of Kanawha Valley | Charleston, WV | Support | $10,000 |
| Read-A-Loud Wv | Charleston, WV | Support | $6,000 |
| YWCA Charleston | Charleston, WV | Support | $3,000 |
| Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church | Charleston, WV | Support | $3,000 |
| Western Reserve Academy | Hudson, OH | Support | $2,000 |
| Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department | Mchenry, MD | Support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,142,080 | 11 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104327
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2253829
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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