How to apply
Form online at www.elmarfamilyfoundation.org/apply Contact: Elmar Family Foundation, 1380 Corporate Center Curve, Eagan, Mn, 6514057855, WWW.ELMARFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Restricted to the following purposes: Education and human services; religious and cultural activities; medical and scientific advancements
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
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic FoundationRochester, MN | General funding | $2.5M |
| Minneapolis Jewish FederationMinneapolis, MN | General funding | $270K |
| Beth El SynagogueSt Louis Park, MN | General funding | $202K |
| Chabad of CoronadoCoronado, CA | General funding | $200K |
| The Prager University FoundationHollywood, FL | General funding | $100K |
| Herzl Camp FoundationSt Louis Park, MN | General funding | $74K |
| Northside Achievement ZoneMinneapolis, MN | General funding | $58K |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ResearchNew York, NY | General funding | $25K |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute FoundationMinneapolis, MN | General funding | $25K |
| Israel Education Resource CenterNorthbrook, IL | General funding | $25K |
| Mission Animal HospitalEden Prairie, MN | General funding | $15K |
| Summit Academy OicMinneapolis, MN | General funding | $11K |
| American Friends of Leket IsraelTeaneck, NJ | General funding | $10K |
| Jewish Community Relations Council (jcrc)St Louis Park, MN | General funding | $10K |
| Torah AcademyMinneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,400 |
| Heilicher Jewish Day SchoolSt Louis Park, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jewfolk IncMinneapolis, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jewish Housing and Programming (j-Hap)Golden Valley, MN | General funding | $5,000 |
| Courage Coalition (mpgl Entertainment)St Paul, MN | General funding | $3,000 |
| The Israel BridgePalm Beach Gardens, FL | General funding | $1,000 |
| Greater Lake Sylvia AssociationAnnandale, MN | General funding | $500 |
| Minnesota Jewish Community CenterMinneapolis, MN | General funding | $180 |
By state: Minnesota 16 · California 1 · Florida 2 · New York 1 · Illinois 1 · New Jersey 1
About this foundation
Elmar Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Eagan, Minnesota, administered in care of Marlys C Badzin, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Elmar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Form online at www.elmarfamilyfoundation.org/apply Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Elmar Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.5M across 22 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Elmar Family Foundation give?
Minnesota (16 grants), California (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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