Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $957,500 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$957,500
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $350,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,000 | 21 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 28 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $957,500 | 34 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 11 | $803,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $91,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $14,500 |
| California | 3 | $12,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | Women's Basketball Excellence Fund and Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund | $250,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Women's Basketball Excellence and Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund | $250,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Athletic Director's Discretionary Fund | $150,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Athletic Director Discretionary Fund | $100,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Indian River Hospital Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Learning Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Turning Point Education Division | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Hollywood | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Riley Gaines Center | $5,000 |
| Small Champions Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Upper Path Valley Presbyterian Church | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vail Veterans Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Westcoast Sports Associates Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young Life | CO-135 Vail Valley Fund | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Life Training Institute | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Committee Childrens Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bucknell University | Men's Water Polo fund | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| John's Island Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lakewood Church | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Path Valley Historical Society Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Windhorse Guild Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine W Lovell
- Jeffrey D Lovell
Questions people ask
Does Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation give?
$957,500 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elaine W Lovell (Sec, VP) and Jeffrey D Lovell (Dir, Pres, treas).
What does Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.