Elnel Foundation
Accepts applications
Elnel Foundation is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$321,115
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $18,700 the year before.
0% 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 | $16,890 | 1 | $303,822 |
| 2024 | $18,700 | 1 | $306,582 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 1 | $321,115 |
How to apply
| Contact | Eleanor N L Howe C/O Commerce PO Box 11356, Clayton, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 746-3971 |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See E-File Attachment | General operations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Trust
- Eleanor N L Howe
- James H Howe IV
Questions people ask
Does Elnel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elnel Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Elnel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Trust (Co-Trustee), Eleanor N L Howe (Co-Trustee) and James H Howe IV (Co-Trustee).