The Elmwood Fund
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 23-7075321 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$156K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Branch Museum | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $117,000 |
| Virginia League of Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $11,000 |
| Foundation for Nation | Culver City, CA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $3,500 |
| Development Office Orchard Park | Orchard Park, NY | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $3,500 |
| Vcu | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $3,500 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $3,000 |
| Child Savers | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $2,500 |
| Pawling Yoga & Wellness | Pawling, NY | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $1,500 |
| St Catherines School | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $1,500 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $1,500 |
| Maymont Foundation | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $1,000 |
| Friends of James River Park | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $1,000 |
| The Akin Hall Association | Pawling, NY | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $1,000 |
| Richmond Animal Care | North Chesterfield, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $1,000 |
| St Andrew's School | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $1,000 |
| Brick Presbyterian Church | New York, NY | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $500 |
| Camp Dudley at Kiniya | Westport, NY | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $500 |
| Chewanki Foundation | Wiscasset, ME | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $500 |
| St Michael's Church | Richmond, VA | Educational, religious, and charitable(including scholarships to students under an approved program) | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $246,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349100119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7075321
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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