Private foundation · EIN 26-1092395 · Las Cruces, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $41K total, median $3,200. 43% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$41K
Median grant
$3,200
Stays in NM
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seton Hill UniversityGreensburg, PAScholarship program$12K
Casa de Pergrinos IncLas Cruces, NMHunger Strike program$10K
El Paso Community FoundationEl Paso, TXMamacitas Ciberneticas - Digital Literacy$10K
Benedictine Sisters of ErieErie, PAMedication cart for retired sisters' home$3,200
Community Foundation of Lincoln CountyRuidoso, NMEmergency Shelter Fund$2,500
Border Servant CorpsLas Cruces, NMFood purchases$1,500
St Matthias SchoolChicago, ILScholarship program$1,500

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · New Mexico 3 · Texas 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Cruces, New Mexico, administered in care of Elizabeth Grinnell, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $41K across 7 grants, a median of $3,200.

Where does Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), New Mexico (3 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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