Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN

Eljay Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K $3K $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
32
Repeat grantees
17
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Richard a Glasgow
DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN (UNTIL 09/2024)
Linda J Glasgow
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
Marylynn E Mennicke
DIRECTOR/DISBURSEMENT OFFICER
Brittany J Rudoi
DIRECTOR (FROM 09/2024)
Thomas W Young
DIRECTOR UNTIL 6/13/22

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
144.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
124
Total grants awarded
$838K
Total amount
$7K
Average grant
$55K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$105K
16 grants
2023
$139K
20 grants
2022
$117K
16 grants
2021
$54K
13 grants
2020
$64K
15 grants
2019
$66K
14 grants
2018
$103K
11 grants
2017
$50K
5 grants
2016
$52K
6 grants
2015
$28K
3 grants
2014
$24K
3 grants
2013
$36K
2 grants

Top recipients

12 grants · MN · ≈ likely match
$226K
6 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$77K
8 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$71K
The Singersmca
5 grants · MN
$62K
7 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$54K
4 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$43K
10 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$32K
4 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$32K
1 grant · IL · ✓ Exact match
$30K
2911 International Exchange
3 grants · MN
$28K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

The Sound Between - the Apollo Fund
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
NY · TY 2024
$25K
Lutheran Summer Music Program
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2024
$22K
Cantus
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND "BRAVE" CONCERT SPONSORSHIP
MN · TY 2024
$13K
National Lutheran Choir
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND AND MARTA SINGER SPONORSHIP
MN · TY 2024
$13K
2911 International
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND
MN · TY 2024
$10K
The Singersmca
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
MN · TY 2024
$5K
Conspirare
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Springboard for the Arts
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2024
$3K
Kantoreimpls
GENERAL CAMPAIGN
MN · TY 2024
$3K
Commusication
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2024
$2K
Skylark Vocal Ensemble
BABY LARKS CAMPAIGN
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Sacramento Gay Mens Chorus
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$1K
Journey North Opera Company
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2024
$1K
Mpls-impulse
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2024
$1K
Voices for Social Justice
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$1K
Northern Lights Music Festival
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2024
$500
Illinois Central College Foundation
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IL · TY 2023
$30K
Lutheran Music Program
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2023
$22K
Cantus
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND "BRAVE" CONCERT SPONSORSHIP
MN · TY 2023
$16K
National Lutheran Choir Corp
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND AND MARTA SINGER SPONSORSHIP
MN · TY 2023
$10K
2911 International Exchange
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND
MN · TY 2023
$10K
Peace Lutheran Church
STEINWAY PIANO CAMPAIGN AND MUSIC
MN · TY 2023
$10K
The Apollo Fund
THE SOUND BETWEEN
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Voices of Hope
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2023
$8K
Concordia College Corporation
SCORES FOR "CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD"
MN · TY 2023
$5K
The Singersmca
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
MN · TY 2023
$3K
U of Mn Foundationromey Fund
DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
MN · TY 2023
$3K
Kantorei
GENERAL CAMPAIGN
MN · TY 2023
$3K
A Peace of My Mind
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2023
$2K
Bach Roots Festival
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND
MN · TY 2023
$2K
Commusication
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2023
$2K
Journey North Opera Company
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2023
$2K
The Quire
PROGRAM SUPPORT
IA · TY 2023
$2K
Skylark Vocal Ensemble
BABY LARKS CAMPAIGN
NY · TY 2023
$2K
Minnesota Chorale
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2023
$1K
Mpls-impulse
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2023
$1K
The Singersmca
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2022
$48K
Lutheran Music Program
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2022
$20K
Voices of Hope
GENERAL CAMPAIGN
MD · TY 2022
$10K
Cantus
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND 25TH YEAR MILESTONE
MN · TY 2022
$8K
2911 International Exchange
US TOUR CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2022
$8K
National Lutheran Choir Corp
MARTA EDMAN SECTION LEADER SPONSORSHIP
MN · TY 2022
$5K
Minnesota Chorale
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2022
$5K
Conspirare Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
TX · TY 2022
$3K
Bach Roots Festival
GENERAL CAMPAIGN
MN · TY 2022
$2K
Journey North Opera Company
GENERAL CAMPAIGN
MN · TY 2022
$2K
A Piece of My Mind
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
MN · TY 2022
$2K
Exultate
GENERAL CAMPAIGN
MN · TY 2022
$2K
Commusication
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN · TY 2022
$2K
The Film Collaborative Inc
CHORAL SINGING IN AMERICA DOCUMENTARY
CA · TY 2022
$1K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.