Elm Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elm Street Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$40.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $673,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $673,000 | 18 | $41.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 13 | $40.0 million |
How to apply
Elm Street 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 Elm Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $700,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $500,000 |
| California | 10 | $435,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | Further organization's exempt purpose | $700,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Fdn | Further organization's exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Common Sense Media | Further organization's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| San Francisco Day School | Further organization's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Further organization's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Further organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Mosaic Project | Further organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Day School | Further organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of SF | Further organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | Further organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Day School | Further organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Marin Community Foundation | Further organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Further organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anh Castro
- Joshua Olshansky
Questions people ask
Does Elm Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elm Street Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Elm Street Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anh Castro (Trustee) and Joshua Olshansky (Trustee).
What does Elm Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.