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Herbert H & Fern Elliott Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fox Point, Wisconsin · EIN 396042920

Herbert H & Fern Elliott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fox Point, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,130 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,375 and the largest $31,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $81,980 the year before.

10% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$81,88516$1.8 million
2024$81,98020$1.8 million
2025$84,13020$2.1 million

How to apply

Herbert H & Fern Elliott 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Herbert H & Fern Elliott Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin13$75,250
Illinois3$4,050
Washington1$2,500
Tennessee1$1,250
Georgia1$720
Michigan1$360

Grants paid in 2025

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Shul
Bayside, WI
Support for operations$31,800
Friendship Circle
Bayside, WI
Support for operations$17,140
Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$10,000
Jewish Youth Foundation
Bayside, WI
Support for operations$5,400
Temple Jeremiah
Northfield, IL
Support for operations$2,500
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Seattle, WA
Support for operations$2,500
Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association
Whitefish Bay, WI
Support for operations$1,800
Upaf
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$1,500
Zoological Society of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$1,500
First Stage Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$1,500
St Jude's Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Support for operations$1,250
Jewish Community Pantry
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$1,250
American Red Cross
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$1,000
Holocaust Education Resource Center
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$1,000
Ovation Jewish Home
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$1,000
Ic Catholic Prep
Elmhurst, IL
Support for operations$1,000
Chabad Dtu
Atlanta, GA
Support for operations$720
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Chicago, IL
Support for operations$550
Tikkun Ha-Ir
Milwaukee, WI
Support for operations$360
Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center
Royal Oak, MI
Support for operations$360

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Herbert H & Fern Elliott Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Herbert H & Fern Elliott Family Foundation give?

$84,130 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,375.

Who runs Herbert H & Fern Elliott Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists William Elliott (President), Claudia Martin (Vice President) and Karen Elliott (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does Herbert H & Fern Elliott Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.

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