Elno Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Elno Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $329,388 in 99 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $21,338. 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$329,388
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$21,338
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $301,076 the year before.
7% 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 | $279,226 | 105 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $301,076 | 105 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $329,388 | 99 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Elno Family 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 Elno Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 28 | $127,188 |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $61,500 |
| New York | 15 | $38,500 |
| California | 9 | $29,500 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $9,200 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B'nai Israel Congregation | $11,338 - religious programs, services$10,000 - capital contribution | $21,338 |
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Health care/guardian campaign/elder safe support | $18,200 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America | Summer camp and medical research | $15,000 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency | $5,000 - children and elderly services endowments$3,000 - hospice services$5,000 - holocaust survivors program | $13,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Reproductive service programs | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Support disaster relief - gaza | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of GR Wash | Advocacy for jewish causes us and israel | $7,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 - support emergency services$2,000 - health care | $7,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $2,000 - general support$4,000 - supplemental donation for snap during shutdown | $6,000 |
| Childrens National Hospital Foundation | $2,000 - dc specialty hospital for kids$2,000 - health care | $6,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $2,000 - support of food bank$4,000 - supplement donation for snap during shutdown | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | $1,000 - housing for the needy$5,000 - general support | $6,000 |
| Mazon | $2,000 - hunger services$4,000 - supplement donation for snap during shutdown | $6,000 |
| Some | $2,000 - food program dc$4,000 - supplemental donation for snap during shutdown | $6,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | $2,000 - california food bank$4,000 - supplemental donation for snap during shutdown | $6,000 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Pro | Support 3 local abortion rights org - dc, la, boston | $6,000 |
| Mad River Valley Community Fund | Support financial needy in their community | $5,200 |
| Amer Assoc-Ben Gurion University of the Neg | Scholarships for soldiers | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | S.a.v.e. Program - wildfire victims support | $5,000 |
| Hadassah | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Israel development fund | $5,000 |
| Lotus Campaign | Support housing for the homeless | $5,000 |
| Magen David Adom-Armdi | Israel emergency medical serivces | $5,000 |
| The Schechter Institutes Inc | Ukranian programs and israel | $5,000 |
| United Hatzalah of Isreal | Emergency services in israel | $5,000 |
| Wilmer Eye Institute | Medical research for macular degeneration | $5,000 |
| Americares | $2,000 - supplement ye donation$2,000 - emergency care | $4,000 |
| Naral-Pro Choice America | Reproductive rights advocacy | $4,000 |
| National Jewish Medical & Research Center | Respitory research | $4,000 |
| Razom Inc | Ukranian emergency response programs | $4,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | General support | $4,000 |
| UNITED24-UKRAINE House DC Foundation | Ukranian medical aid program | $4,000 |
| Hillel of University of Maryland | College social programs | $3,000 |
| Homeless Childrens Playtime Project | Programs for homeless children | $3,000 |
| Lifeline for the Old | Craft program for elderly in israel | $3,000 |
| Suburban Hospital | Hospital support | $3,000 |
| American Technion Society | Scholarships for ex-military personnel | $2,500 |
| 2LIFE Communities | Affordable housing elderly in boston | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Morris Dweck
- Kathy Dweck
- Elana Dweck
- Noah Dweck
- Susan Dweck
Questions people ask
Does Elno Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elno Family Foundation Inc give?
$329,388 in tax year 2025, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Elno Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Morris Dweck (President), Kathy Dweck (Vice President), Elana Dweck (Secretary) and Noah Dweck (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Elno Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.