Private foundation · Oakbrook Terrace, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Elkay Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $569 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $569 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $569 · 1 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $569 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $569, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $49,388
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49K | $569 | 1 |
| 2023 | $28K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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 (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Community Assistance | $569 |
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