Element Solutions Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Element Solutions Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $779,341 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $131,233. 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$779,341
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$131,233
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $683,735 the year before.
81% of its 2025 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 | $514,428 | 57 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $683,735 | 61 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $779,341 | 68 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Element Solutions Foundation 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 Element Solutions Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $233,508 in 24 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $188,933 |
| Connecticut | 17 | $153,100 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 5 | $18,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $13,800 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $131,233 |
| Benevity | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $114,905 |
| Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $46,700 |
| Police Activity League of Waterbury Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Earth Day Network | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Mattatuck Historical Society | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Park Central | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Waterbury Youth Services | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Loros Hospice | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $13,836 |
| Shooting Star Children's Hospices | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $13,657 |
| Turn- Und Sportverein Rudow 1888 Ev | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $11,816 |
| Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Greater Waterbury | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,500 |
| AL'S Angels | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Cancer Research Uk | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Elterninitiative Fur Krebskranke Kinder Jena Ev | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Greater Waterbury YMCA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Texas Search & Rescue (Texsar) | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Waterbury | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $9,100 |
| Caribbean Cultural Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Children's Community School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Andy's Man Club Limited | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,729 |
| Wigan Boys and Girls Club | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,538 |
| South Lyon Area Youth Assistance | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| Swindon Scout Group | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,974 |
| Grovelands Park Pre-School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,009 |
| Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Broken Souls Rescue & Recovery Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Mindful Life Project | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| One Health Organization | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Riverbrook Regional YMCA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Aloha Foundation Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Vision Warriors Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Woking Girls and Boys Club | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,976 |
Officers and trustees
- Carey Dorman
- Caroline Lind
- Denis Brauer
- Judy Foldes
- Claire Lopez
- Justin Stalls
Questions people ask
Does Element Solutions Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Element Solutions Foundation Inc give?
$779,341 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Element Solutions Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carey Dorman (Director and Chairman), Caroline Lind (Director and Secretary), Denis Brauer (Officer) and Judy Foldes (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Element Solutions Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and youth programs.