Elfers Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Elfers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $640,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$640,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $660,000 the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $722,023 | 6 | $12.9 million |
| 2022 | $570,000 | 8 | $13.9 million |
| 2023 | $660,000 | 13 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $640,000 | 19 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
Elfers 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 Elfers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $245,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 6 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss School | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| The Fessenden School | General Purpose | $190,000 |
| Brooks School | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| LISTEN Community Services | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society | New Bedford Whaling Museum | $10,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | The Nature Conservancy of Maine chapter | $10,000 |
| Trinity Church | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope Dealer Community | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sea Change Yoga | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Main Place | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Refuge Inc | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center of Knox County | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St Vincent De Paul Center | General Purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amelia R Elfers
- William Alexander Haughton
- Eric Muther
- Deborah Elfers Haffenreffer
- Jane Elfers Muther
- Henry Dormitzer
Questions people ask
Does Elfers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elfers Foundation Inc give?
$640,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Elfers Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Amelia R Elfers (Director), William Alexander Haughton (Director), Eric Muther (Director) and Deborah Elfers Haffenreffer (President/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Elfers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.