Private foundation · EIN 77-0497261 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth Foundation

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: 12 grants paid, $371K total, median $13K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$371K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Narrative 4 - the Tides CenterNew York, NYEducational$125K
The Polg FoundationNew York, NYHealthcare/research$110K
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAEducational$50K
The Thacher SchoolOjai, CAEducational$30K
AHA Academy of Healing ArtsSanta Barbara, CAEducational$20K
Islesboro Community CenterIslesboro, MELocal community development$14K
Human Rights GroupNew York, NYHuman rights$12K
The Telos GroupWashington, DCHuman rights$5,000
Horizons Youth Enrichment Program IncWestport, CTEducational$2,500
Huntsman Cancer FoundationSalt Lake City, UTHealthcare/research$1,000
O-Higher EdOjai, CAEducational$1,000
Plan USAWarwick, RISocial services$924

By state: New York 3 · California 4 · Maine 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Connecticut 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Squar Milner Llp, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Elizabeth Foundation 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 Elizabeth Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $371K across 12 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Elizabeth Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), California (4 grants), Maine (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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