Elbaz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elbaz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$86.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 59 | $66.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 67 | $86.9 million |
How to apply
Elbaz Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Elbaz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 47 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 9 | $335,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $180,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commoncrawl Foundation | To build and maintain an open repository of web crawl data that can be accessed and analyzed by anyone. | $500,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | To support humanistic studies. | $370,000 |
| Temple Beth AmPressman Academy | To develop minds, nurture hearts, and instill Jewish values. | $325,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | To support people who are creating solutions to protect our shared planet. | $150,000 |
| California Community Foundation | To lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities. | $150,000 |
| LA-Techorg | To support the organization's mission to connect LA's tech community to talented underrepresented individuals in Los Angeles. | $150,000 |
| XPRIZE Foundation | To bring about radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | To provide reproductive health care, teaching responsible sexuality education and protect woman's right to choose. | $100,000 |
| Better Angels | To support the organization's mission by taking a bold, holistic approach to tackling the homelessness epidemic in Los Angeles | $100,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | To support higher education and research. | $80,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | To provide grants to support educational programs including Middle East research, educational materials and conferences, and leadership programs for university students. | $80,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To work towards safeguarding the Earth - its people, plants, animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. | $75,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | To encourage and promote philanthropy and charitable giving across the United States. | $75,000 |
| Crete Academy | To provide an educational program to students in TK-6th grade who are homeless and living in poverty and prepare them for college and beyond. | $75,000 |
| Technovation | To support the organization's mission to empower girls and families to become leaders, creators, and problem-solvers. | $75,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To fight anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry in the U.S. and abroad through information, education, legislation, and advocacy. | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | To support the life saving efforts of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israels only government-mandated ambulance and emergency medical responders, serving as the nations second line of defense with medical, disaster, ambulance and blood services. | $50,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | To research the Holocaust and hate in a historic and contemporary context. | $50,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | To defend civil liberties in the digital world. | $50,000 |
| Sierra Club | To explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth. | $50,000 |
| Oceana | To protect and restore the world's oceans on a global scale. | $50,000 |
| Windward School | To support college-preparatory education. | $50,000 |
| America-Israel Democracy Coalition | To support the organization's mission of strengthening and preserving the democratic foundations of the State of Israel | $50,000 |
| California Yimby | To support the organization's mission of making California an affordable place to live, work and raise a family. | $50,000 |
| Dignity Moves | To support the organization's mission of working to bring people indoors quickly, safely and at scale | $50,000 |
| Inner City Law Center | To support the organization's mission of serving the poorest and most vulnerable residents of Los Angeles with free legal assistance and ensuring decent, safe and fully habitable housing for the enormous number of homeless and working poor families and individuals residing in Los Angeles. | $50,000 |
| PS Science | To support the organization's mission of providing early elementary school science education to children in underserved communities across Los Angeles | $50,000 |
| The Tiyya Foundation | To support the organization's mission of creating communities of support and organizing access to economic opportunities and critical resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities. | $50,000 |
| The Giving Back Foundation | To support the organization's mission of facilitating philanthropic initiatives for professional athletes, celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, existing non-profit organizations, corporations and others who truly desire to give back | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Mikdash | To support the organization's mission to fund organizations that help individuals study to be religious judges and funding for the poor | $45,000 |
| 5 Gyres | To empower action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education and adventure. | $40,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | To Support Higher Education. | $35,000 |
| AFIKIM Enrichment Center | To build a society where children from social and geographic peripheries have equal opportunities to succeed and advance in life through education and hard work. | $30,000 |
| Upstream | To reduce the amount of disposable plastic pollution. | $30,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. | $25,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | To strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service through radio and other interactive media. | $25,000 |
| Friends Of The Isreal Defense Force | To offer educational, cultural, recreational, and social services programs and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide. | $25,000 |
| Chrysalis | To create a pathway to self sufficiency for homeless and low income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | To mobilize resources to fight hunger in the community. | $25,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elyssa Elbaz
- Gilad Elbaz
Questions people ask
Does Elbaz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elbaz Family Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Elbaz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elyssa Elbaz (Trustee) and Gilad Elbaz (Trustee).
What does Elbaz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.