Enlyst Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Enlyst Fund Inc is a private foundation in Pacific Palisades, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $215,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$215,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $195,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,000 | 13 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $195,000 | 12 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $215,000 | 13 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Enlyst Fund Inc 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 Enlyst Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $85,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $60,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| League of Conservation Voters Edu F | DC Dinner | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Borneo Orangutan Program | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Inc | One World, One Health Program | $25,000 |
| Individual | Genereal Operations | $25,000 |
| Mongabay | Wildlife Trade Videos | $20,000 |
| GRACE Center Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Oil Change International | General Operations | $15,000 |
| The Climate Registry | Zero Net Portal | $10,000 |
| Voices for Progress Educational Fun | California Programs | $10,000 |
| Bushlife Conservancy | General Operations | $10,000 |
| AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles | Blue Hour Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fun | General Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rampa R Hormel
- Diane Ives
- Bruce Katz
Questions people ask
Does Enlyst Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Enlyst Fund Inc give?
$215,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Enlyst Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rampa R Hormel (President/Treas), Diane Ives (Secretary) and Bruce Katz (Director).
What does Enlyst Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.