How to apply
Written request Contact: Elf Foundation, Po Box 365, Buffalo, Ny, 5857213353 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters Hospital FoundationBuffalo, NY | Central monitoring project for mothers baby unit | $70K |
| Roswell Park Alliance FoundationBuffalo, NY | Pancreatic cancer research | $55K |
| Hospice Foundation BuffaloBuffalo, NY | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Ff Thompson Foundation IncRochester, NY | Radiology and oncology department support | $10K |
| Feedmore Wny FoundationBuffalo, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| American Heart AssociationPittsburgh, PA | General purposes | $1,000 |
By state: New York 5 · Pennsylvania 1
About this foundation
Elf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rochester, New York, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Elf Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Elf Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $187K across 6 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Elf Foundation give?
New York (5 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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