Elardi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elardi Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $255,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$255,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $230,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $230,000 | 33 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 37 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Elardi 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 Elardi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $80,000 |
| Nevada | 4 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $22,500 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $12,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran | Donation to Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Bishop Gorman | Donation to Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Scholarship for Jaylen Choi | $10,000 |
| University of Calif Santa Cruz | Scholarship for Kaden Kavnaugh | $7,500 |
| Southern Methodist University | Scholarship for Christian Moyano | $7,500 |
| University of Denver | Scholarship for Marissa Martinez | $7,500 |
| Creighton University | Scholarship for Logan Olson | $7,500 |
| University of Georgia | Scholarship for Avery Oldalowski | $7,500 |
| Harvard University | Scholarship for Sarah Park | $7,500 |
| New York University | Scholarship for Francesca Lee Disanto | $7,500 |
| Western University | Scholarship for Arian Abdi | $7,500 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Scholarship for Tori Bartusiak | $7,500 |
| Colorado State University | Scholarship for Nina Bartusiak | $7,500 |
| Cal State University Long Beach | Scholarship for Nathan Cardena | $7,500 |
| Texas Christian University | Scholarship for Isaac Cadena | $7,500 |
| University of Utah | Scholarship for Walker Hosea | $7,500 |
| University of California San Diego | Donation to | $7,500 |
| Carrol College | Scholarship for Makena Trumbull | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Scholarship for Shannon Dattilo | $5,000 |
| UCLA | Scholarship for Carson Poovey | $5,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Scholarship for Avi Stotland | $5,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara | Scholarship for Brynn Tully | $5,000 |
| University of Utah | Scholarship for Aden Hamatian | $5,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno | Scholarship for Julia Tevet | $5,000 |
| Midland School | Scholarship for Levi Frinfrock | $5,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara | Scholarship for Reese Reeda | $5,000 |
| California State College Sacramento | Scholarship for Kaylie Rivera | $5,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Scholarship for Benjamin Fleming | $5,000 |
| University of Washington | Scholarship for Peirce Shai Glassman | $5,000 |
| Tulane University | Scholarship for Skylar Ensign | $5,000 |
| Tulane University | Scholarship for Tawny Ensign | $5,000 |
| University of California San Diego | Scholarship for | $5,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Scholarship for Ashlyn Negrill | $5,000 |
| University of Calif Santa Barb | Scholarship for Jake Rordan | $5,000 |
| Cal State University Long Beach | Scholarship for Megan Weiss | $5,000 |
| Cal State University Long Beach | Scholarship for Ian Weiss | $5,000 |
| Tulane University | Scholarship for Skylar Ensign | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Elardi
Questions people ask
Does Elardi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elardi Foundation give?
$255,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Elardi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Elardi (SecretaryTreasurer).
What does Elardi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.