ELSTER FORBES FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds a range of charitable missions, including support for children in crisis, health initiatives, and food security, primarily through national and international organizations.
ELSTER FORBES FOUNDATION has 51 grants on file funding 28 organizations. Giving decreased from $350,500 in 2024 to $342,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $7,075,635.
Total Assets
$7,075,635
Grants (Last Year)
$342,000
Total Grants on File
51
Recipients Funded
28
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $342,000 | 12 | $28,500 |
| 2024 | $350,500 | 10 | $35,050 |
| 2023 | $287,500 | 8 | $35,938 |
| 2022 | $377,500 | 12 | $31,458 |
| 2021 | $322,500 | 9 | $35,833 |
Top Grant Recipients
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
SUMMIT, NJ
BOSTON, MA
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WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
NEW YORK, NY
BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
WASHINGTON, DC
Showing top 10 of 51 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 6 filing years)
Allen D Elster
Secretary Treasurer
Patricia Forbes
Vice Chair
Jeanine J Elster
Director
IRS Filing History
ELSTER FORBES FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 6 years, spanning 2020 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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