Elhapa Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Elhapa Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.0 million in 122 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.0 million
- Number of grants122
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$96.6 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 113 | $78.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 127 | $84.5 million |
| 2025 | $5.0 million | 122 | $96.6 million |
How to apply
Elhapa 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.
What Elhapa Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 33 | $1.7 million |
| Kentucky | 48 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 14 | $725,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $290,000 |
| New York | 4 | $145,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $120,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $120,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $70,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unc-Chapel Hill | Winston center | $200,000 |
| St Anne's-Belfield School | Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Kentucky Resource Council | Unrestricted | $165,000 |
| Star Gospel Mission | Unrestricted | $160,000 |
| The Women's Initiative | Unrestricted | $160,000 |
| Beyond Our Walls | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Kids on Point | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Porter-Gaud School | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Turn 90 | Unrestricted | $115,000 |
| Charleston Promise Neighborhood | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Client Earth | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| South Carolina Childrens Fund | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Westminster School | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| My Sister's House | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Individual | Financial aid/diversity | $80,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Joshua Community Connectors | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Urban League of Lexington | Made program | $75,000 |
| Wings for Kids | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Nrdc- China Dispersed Coal Governance | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Communities in Schools South Carolina | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Eight Million Stories | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Lowcountry Literacy Project | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Speak Up for Kids PBC | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Uk Institute for Black Studies | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Uniting Voices | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| American Spiritual Ensemble | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Appalachian Community Fund | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation | Black prosperity init. | $50,000 |
| City of Promise | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Common Good | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Fayette County Public Schools | Carter g woodsen academy | $50,000 |
| Food Chain | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Patriot Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Black Soil Charitable Fund | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Micah Legal Services | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Northside Common Market | Julietta market | $45,000 |
| Fetter Health Care Network | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Low Country Land Trust | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth P Kenan
- Angela L Thomas
- James Graham Kenan IV
- Emma Kenan Thomson
- Anne Clay Kenan
- Elizabeth Kenan Morton
- George Branch
Questions people ask
Does Elhapa Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elhapa Foundation Inc give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2025, across 122 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Elhapa Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth P Kenan (President), Angela L Thomas (Treasurer), James Graham Kenan IV (Vice-President) and Emma Kenan Thomson (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Elhapa Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.