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Elias Gelman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 526042342

Elias Gelman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4,930 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4,930 and the largest $4,930. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $148,868 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$148,8687$209,293
2024$4,9301$213,201

How to apply

Elias Gelman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Elias Gelman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$4,930

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Adas Israel Congregation
Washington, DC
To assist the organization in its mission including daily operations$4,930

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Elias Gelman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Elias Gelman Family Foundation give?

$4,930 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4,930.

Who runs Elias Gelman Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists William Miller (Vice President), John Kossow (President) and Elise Lefkowitz (Secretary & Treasurer).

What does Elias Gelman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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