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Elf Foundation is a private trust based in ROCHESTER, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $866K. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $2.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Elf Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $262K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $112K in 2020 to $150K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Tennessee, Florida, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Elf Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, TN, FL.
Elf Foundation has distributed a total of $262K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K.
Elf Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (166515844) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Elf Foundation is headquartered in ROCHESTER, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika L Maritime | Trustee | $35K | $0 | $35K |
| Thomas H Frauenhofer | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$194K
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$153K
Contributions
$164K
Net Investment Income
$240K
Distribution Amount
$158K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$262K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Cancer InstituteSURVAXM CLINICAL TRIAL | Buffalo, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Erie County SpcaGENERAL SUPPORT | West Seneca, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| University Of RochesterLAB SOFTWARE AND RESEARCH | Rochester, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Mercy Flight CentralMEDICAL EQUIPMENT | Canandaigua, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Harry Chapin Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT | Fort Myers, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| St Judes Childrens Research HospGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Olv CharitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Lackawanna, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Feedmore Wny FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Don Frauenhofer MemorialGENERAL SUPPORT | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| AmericaresUKRANIAN SUPPORT | Stamford, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Parkinsons FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Pluta Cancer CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Rochester, NY | $21K | 2020 |
| Hugs FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Hirshberg Foundation For PaGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitaGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| Camp Good Days Special TimesGENERAL SUPPORT | Mendon, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Food Link Of Upstate NyGENERAL PURPOSE | Rochester, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation WnyGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamsville, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Various CharitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Rochester, NY | $500 | 2020 |