Gene & Neddie Mae Elkus Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gene & Neddie Mae Elkus Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,872 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,436. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,872
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,436
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,174 the year before.
30% 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 | $73,446 | 25 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $72,174 | 25 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $85,872 | 30 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | North Side Bank Trust Co Attn Ma 4125 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 853-4842 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Gene & Neddie Mae Elkus Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3 | $37,436 |
| Ohio | 9 | $16,718 |
| Colorado | 8 | $8,718 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Uab University Hospital | Program support | $35,436 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Program support | $7,500 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Program support | $7,500 |
| Isaac M Wise Temple | Program support | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc | Program support | $4,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Program support | $2,500 |
| National Jewish Health | Program support | $2,500 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Program support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | Program support | $1,500 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services | Program support | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Program support | $1,500 |
| ACLU of Colorado | Program support | $1,000 |
| Denver Academy | Program support | $1,000 |
| Jscreen at Emory University | Program support | $1,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Trustees | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sidewalk Film Center Cinema | Program support | $1,000 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting | Program support | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Atlanta | Program support | $1,000 |
| Indian Hill Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Public Radio WBHM 903 FM | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Get Grounded Foundation | Progam support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region | Program support | $718 |
| Tap Roots Camp Walden | Program support | $500 |
| Cet | Program support | $500 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Program support | $500 |
| We Don't Waste | Program support | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Program support | $500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Program support | $500 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled | Program support | $218 |
Officers and trustees
- North Side Bank Trust
- Michael Elkus Co North Side Bank
- Helene Elkus Co North Side Bank
- Tracy Lurey Co North Side Bank
- Adam Elkus Co North Side Bank T
Questions people ask
Does Gene & Neddie Mae Elkus Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gene & Neddie Mae Elkus Family Foundation give?
$85,872 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gene & Neddie Mae Elkus Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists North Side Bank Trust (Co-Trustee), Michael Elkus Co North Side Bank (Co-Trustee), Helene Elkus Co North Side Bank (Co-Trustee) and Tracy Lurey Co North Side Bank (Co-Tustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gene & Neddie Mae Elkus Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.