Eljay Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-2023125
Foundation Overview
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Eljay Foundation has awarded 168 grants totaling $1,110,313 to organizations in Minnesota, Texas and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $225 to $54,700, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 32 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
78% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (58%), St Paul (22%), Saint Paul (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 100% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (74%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Eljay Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2911 International | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund | 2024 |
| Cantus | $12,600 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign And "Brave" Concert Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Commusication | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Conspirare | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Journey North Opera Company | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2024 |
| Kantoreimpls | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Campaign | 2024 |
| Lutheran Summer Music Program | $22,017 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mpls-impulse | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2024 |
| National Lutheran Choir | $12,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund And Marta Singer Sponorship | 2024 |
| Northern Lights Music Festival | $500 | Gilbert, MN, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Sacramento Gay Mens Chorus | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Skylark Vocal Ensemble | $1,500 | Bedford Hills, NY, US | Baby Larks Campaign | 2024 |
| Springboard For The Arts | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2024 |
| The Singersmca | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign | 2024 |
| The Sound Between - The Apollo Fund | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Voices For Social Justice | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| 2911 International | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund | 2024 |
| Cantus | $12,600 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign And "Brave" Concert Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Commusication | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Conspirare | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Journey North Opera Company | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2024 |
| Kantoreimpls | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Campaign | 2024 |
| Lutheran Summer Music Program | $22,017 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mpls-impulse | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2024 |
| National Lutheran Choir | $12,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund And Marta Singer Sponorship | 2024 |
| Northern Lights Music Festival | $500 | Gilbert, MN, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Sacramento Gay Mens Chorus | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Skylark Vocal Ensemble | $1,500 | Bedford Hills, NY, US | Baby Larks Campaign | 2024 |
| Springboard For The Arts | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2024 |
| The Singersmca | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign | 2024 |
| The Sound Between - The Apollo Fund | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Voices For Social Justice | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $10,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund | 2023 |
| A Peace Of My Mind | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2023 |
| Bach Roots Festival | $2,000 | Inver Grove Heights, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund | 2023 |
| Cantus | $15,700 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign And "Brave" Concert Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Commusication | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Concordia College Corporation | $5,000 | Moorhead, MN, US | Scores For "Considering Matthew Shepard" | 2023 |
| Illinois Central College Foundation | $30,000 | East Peoria, IL, US | Endowed Scholarship Fund And Annual Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Journey North Opera Company | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2023 |
| Kantorei | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Campaign | 2023 |
| Lutheran Music Program | $21,667 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Minnesota Chorale | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mpls-impulse | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2023 |
| National Lutheran Choir Corp | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund And Marta Singer Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Steinway Piano Campaign And Music | 2023 |
| Skylark Vocal Ensemble | $1,500 | Bedford Hills, NY, US | Baby Larks Campaign | 2023 |
| The Apollo Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | The Sound Between | 2023 |
| The Quire | $1,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Singersmca | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| U Of Mn Foundationromey Fund | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Doctoral Scholarship Endowment | 2023 |
| Voices Of Hope | $7,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2023 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $10,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund | 2023 |
| A Peace Of My Mind | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2023 |
| Bach Roots Festival | $2,000 | Inver Grove Heights, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund | 2023 |
| Cantus | $15,700 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign And "Brave" Concert Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Commusication | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Concordia College Corporation | $5,000 | Moorhead, MN, US | Scores For "Considering Matthew Shepard" | 2023 |
| Illinois Central College Foundation | $30,000 | East Peoria, IL, US | Endowed Scholarship Fund And Annual Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Journey North Opera Company | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2023 |
| Kantorei | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Campaign | 2023 |
| Lutheran Music Program | $21,667 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Minnesota Chorale | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mpls-impulse | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2023 |
| National Lutheran Choir Corp | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign Fund And Marta Singer Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Steinway Piano Campaign And Music | 2023 |
| Skylark Vocal Ensemble | $1,500 | Bedford Hills, NY, US | Baby Larks Campaign | 2023 |
| The Apollo Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | The Sound Between | 2023 |
| The Quire | $1,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Singersmca | $2,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| U Of Mn Foundationromey Fund | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Doctoral Scholarship Endowment | 2023 |
| Voices Of Hope | $7,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2023 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $7,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Us Tour Contribution | 2022 |
| A Piece Of My Mind | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2022 |
| Bach Roots Festival | $2,000 | Inver Grove Heights, MN, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| Cantus | $7,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign And 25th Year Milestone | 2022 |
| Commusication | $1,500 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Conspirare Inc | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Exultate | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| Journey North Opera Company | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| Lutheran Music Program | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Chorale | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2022 |
| Mpls-impulse | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| National Lutheran Choir Corp | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Marta Edman Section Leader Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | $500 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Choral Singing In America Documentary | 2022 |
| The Singersmca | $47,759 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Voices Of Hope | $10,000 | Elkton, MD, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $7,500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Us Tour Contribution | 2022 |
| A Piece Of My Mind | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Contribution | 2022 |
| Bach Roots Festival | $2,000 | Inver Grove Heights, MN, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| Cantus | $7,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign And 25th Year Milestone | 2022 |
| Commusication | $1,500 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Conspirare Inc | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Exultate | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| Journey North Opera Company | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| Lutheran Music Program | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Chorale | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2022 |
| Mpls-impulse | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| National Lutheran Choir Corp | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Marta Edman Section Leader Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | $500 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Choral Singing In America Documentary | 2022 |
| The Singersmca | $47,759 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Voices Of Hope | $10,000 | Elkton, MD, US | General Campaign | 2022 |
| 2911 International Exchange | $10,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Emergency South African Bubble Contribution | 2021 |
| A Piece Of My Mind | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Listen First Project | 2021 |
| Cantus | $3,012 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Education Outreach Program | 2021 |
| Commusication | $6,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Office Move Expenses/software Renewal/general Program Support | 2021 |
| Kantorei | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Lutheran Music Program | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Chorale | $515 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2021 |
| Mpls-impulse | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Campaign | 2021 |
| National Lutheran Choir Corp | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2021 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | $500 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | General Campaign | 2021 |
| The Singersmca | $2,588 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Voices Of Hope | $10,000 | Elkton, MD, US | General Campaign | 2021 |
| Bella Lumina Choir | $500 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Cantus | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Education Outreach Program | 2020 |
| Commusication | $3,500 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Campaign - Electronic Equipment | 2020 |
| Concordia College Corporation | $5,000 | Moorhead, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2020 |
| Conspirare Inc | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Crossing Borders Music Collective | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Campaign | 2020 |
| Lutheran Music Program | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2020 |
| Minnesota Chorale | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2020 |
| National Lutheran Choir Corp | $14,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2020 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $4,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Chorale Scholars Program | 2020 |
| Santa Fe Desert Corale | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General Campaign | 2020 |
| Skylark Opera | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Singersmca | $4,259 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Vocalessence | $650 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Pledge | 2020 |
| Voices Of Hope | $10,000 | Elkton, MD, US | General Campaign | 2020 |
| American Assoc Of University Women | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | In Memory Of Marie Glasgow | 2019 |
| Animal Humane Society | $500 | Golden Valley, MN, US | In Memory Of Miley Feudner | 2019 |
| Cantus | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Education Outreach Program | 2019 |
| Commusication | $5,500 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Campaign - Electronic Equipment | 2019 |
| Concordia College Corporation | $7,500 | Moorhead, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2019 |
| Crossing Borders Music Collective | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Campaign | 2019 |
| Lutheran Music Program | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2019 |
| National Lutheran Choir Corp | $14,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2019 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $11,200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Chorale Scholars Program | 2019 |
| Santa Fe Desert Corale | $1,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General Campaign | 2019 |
| Southside Family Nurturing Center | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Special Needs Bus | 2019 |
| Vocal Essence | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Pledge | 2019 |
| Voices Of Hope | $1,500 | Elkton, MD, US | General Campaign | 2019 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Memorial For Larry Andrews | 2019 |
| Cantus | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Education Outreach Program | 2018 |
| Commusication | $2,628 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Campaign - Electronic Equipment | 2018 |
| Concordia College Corporation | $7,500 | Moorhead, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2018 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $1,000 | Saint Peter, MN, US | "friends Of Music" Program | 2018 |
| Interserve Ministries | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Religious - New Initiatives Campaign | 2018 |
| Lutheran Music Program | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2018 |
| Minnesota Chorale | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2018 |
| Mpls Impulse | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2018 |
| National Lutheran Choir Corp | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Annual Campaign Program Support | 2018 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $12,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Chorale Scholars Program | 2018 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $54,700 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Commusication | $3,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Campaign - Electronic Equipment | 2017 |
| Interserve Ministries | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| National Lutheran Choir | $250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $33,400 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $12,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Chorale Scholars Program | 2017 |
| Center For Worship & Music Studies | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Program Suppport | 2016 |
| Commusication | $225 | St Paul, MN, US | General Campaign - Electronic Equipment | 2016 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $33,400 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | $12,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Chorale Scholars Program | 2016 |
| Springboard For The Arts | $3,800 | St Paul, MN, US | Funding For Test Pilot | 2016 |
| Ssfnc | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Music Therapy Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Eljay Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 41-2023125 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 8301 CREEKSIDE CIR APT 260 Minneapolis, MN 55437-3867 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Eljay Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/chairman (Until 09/2024) | Richard A Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Director/president | Linda J Glasgow |
| Director/disbursement Officer | Marylynn E Mennicke |
| Director (From 09/2024) | Brittany J Rudoi |
Forms 990-PF
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