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Private foundation · Oakbrook Terrace, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Elkay Family Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $569
Typical grant
$569 to $569 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $569, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Hamilton County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$49K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$49K$5691
2023$28K—0

How to apply

Contact
ELKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION · OAKBROOK TERRACE · www.elkayfamilyfoundation.org
What to send
To submit a request for assistance, an individual or organization can go to www.elkayfamilyofoundation.org. The intake form asks for the name/email/phone number/company and then asks for any additional questions/comments. Upon further review, an individual from the elkay family foundation may reach out to an applicant to gather further information.
Deadlines
Typically there are no submission deadlines.
Limits
Elkay family foundation supports the needs of eis employees, partners as well as the community at large. Some examples of support/assistance include natural disaster relief, education assistance, vocational training and general community support. Gifts are given to not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Depending on the type of assistance, there may be some gift limitations or other restrictive circumstances based on various facts and circumstances.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Louis KatzPresident
  • April Katz JalazoVice president
  • Laura GicelaTreasurer
  • Patricia BauerSecretary
  • Judith KatzDirector
  • Kevin JamesDirector
  • Lizabeth KatzDirector
  • Tony LutzDirector

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Community assistance

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Elkay Family Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc.Chattanooga, Hamilton CountyCommunity Assistance$569

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