Elder Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elder Family Foundation is a private foundation in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $85,000 the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,000 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 11 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Elder Family Foundation 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 Elder Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Fund for Penn Medicine | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Agnes Irwin School | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Chester Childrens Chorus | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lantern Theater Company | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Park Avenue Community Center | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Bedlam Theater | General Operations | $5,000 |
| The School in Rose Valley | General Operations | $5,000 |
| First Presby Church of Lake Forest | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Mentzinger
- Richard Mentzinger Jr
Questions people ask
Does Elder Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elder Family Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Elder Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Mentzinger (Trustee) and Richard Mentzinger Jr (Trustee).
What does Elder Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.