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Elk Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Atlanta, Georgia · EIN 852375895

Elk Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $522,250 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $513,100 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$646,90119$9.4 million
2024$513,10014$10.3 million
2025$522,25015$11.2 million

How to apply

Elk Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Elk Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia10$434,250
North Carolina1$70,000
California1$10,000
Kentucky1$5,000
Illinois1$2,000
Florida1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
To support the mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow$200,000
All Saints Episcopal Church
Atlanta, GA
To support the mission of being a church in the city for the city$132,500
Asheville School
Asheville, NC
To support the mission to prepare our students for college and life, and to provide an atmosphere in which all members of a diverse school community appreciate and strive for excellence -- an atmosphere which nurtures character and fosters the development of mind, body and spirit.$70,000
Skyland Park
Atllanta, GA
Offer expert, evidence-based psychiatric treatment and a compassionate, holistic path to wellness.$32,750
Christ Church
Atlanta, GA
To support the mission to be a caring community committed to helping all generations come to saving faith in jesus, develop in their discipleship, and grow in their relationship with jesus$26,000
Atlanta Opera
Atlanta, GA
To support the mission to build the major international opera company atlanta deserves$15,000
Covenant Community
Atlanta, GA
To support the mission to provide the necessary tools and resources to help homeless men recovering from substance abuse achieve personal life stabilization and full-time employment, ultimately returning to their families and the community as productive citizens.$15,000
The Trevor Project
West Hollywood, CA
To support lgbtq+ teens$10,000
Back the Blue
Atlanta, GA
To support morale in the atlanta police department$5,000
Centre College
Danville, KY
To support the mission to prepare students, in a close and caring community, for lives of learning, leadership, and service.$5,000
Chastain Horsee Park
Atlanta, GA
To empower individuals of all abilities through life-changing relationships with horses.$5,000
Daughters Against Alzheimers
Atlanta, GA
To support combating alzheimer's disease through research support$2,500
Children First Foundation
Chicago, IL
To support children's needs$2,000
Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
To support children's activities$1,000
Atlanta Humane Society
Atlanta, GA
To support animals needs$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Elk Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Elk Foundation Inc give?

$522,250 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Elk Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Klump (Treasurer), Andrew Klump (President) and Michael Klump (Secretary).

What does Elk Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.

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