Elaine Dannheisser Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elaine Dannheisser Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $358,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$358,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was down from $483,500 the year before.
83% 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 | $172,500 | 6 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $483,500 | 5 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $358,500 | 6 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Elaine Dannheisser 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 Elaine Dannheisser Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $358,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Only Make Believe | General Support | $160,000 |
| American Ballroom Theratre DBA Dancing Classrooms | General Support | $100,000 |
| National Dance Institute | General Support | $60,000 |
| SAY The Stuttering Association for the Young | General Support | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts | General Support | $5,000 |
| Chashasma | General Support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan C Frunzi
Questions people ask
Does Elaine Dannheisser Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elaine Dannheisser Foundation give?
$358,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Elaine Dannheisser Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan C Frunzi (Trustee).
What does Elaine Dannheisser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.