The Elishis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Elishis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $348,600. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$348,600
- Assets$41,611
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
58% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 63 | $500 |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 78 | $41,611 |
How to apply
The Elishis 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 The Elishis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $726,279 |
| New York | 31 | $666,120 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $54,010 |
| Florida | 4 | $26,800 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colel Chabad | General purpose | $348,600 |
| Adas Torah | General purpose | $107,979 |
| West Coast Kollel (Gitta Nagel Yu Community Kollel) | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Congregation Yeshiva Bais Yitzchok | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Yavneh Hebrew Academy | General purpose | $67,000 |
| Tomchei Shabbos | General purpose | $58,000 |
| Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Mikvah Society of Los Angeles | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva Keren Orah | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | General purpose | $49,900 |
| The Tzedakah Fund | General purpose | $38,000 |
| Yula High Schools Trustee Society | General purpose | $36,000 |
| Kahal Chasidim She'aris Yaakov | General purpose | $36,000 |
| Netzach Foundation | General purpose | $30,600 |
| Join | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Impact Forum Foundation | General purpose | $28,000 |
| Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Standwithus | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Teachers on Fire | General purpose | $14,500 |
| Torah Institute of Los Angeles | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Opendor Media Inc | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Yad Eliezer | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Congregation Eitz Chaim | General purpose | $10,800 |
| Friends of Jhubla | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Maor Academy la Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Soldiers Save Lives Corporation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Education Works | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Partners Charity Fund for Israel | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Boca Raton Synagogue | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Yula | General purpose | $7,200 |
| Mosdos Bnei Zion | General purpose | $5,700 |
| Gindi Maimonides Academy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Light House | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Yula Girls High School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Eretz Hemdah Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Ayelet Hashachar | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Congregation Rachmistrivka Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Nechomas Yisroel | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda Elishis
- Isser Elishis
Questions people ask
Does The Elishis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Elishis Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Elishis Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brenda Elishis (President, Director) and Isser Elishis (VP, Manager).
What does The Elishis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.