Elf Foundation
Accepts applications
Elf Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$187,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $157,100 the year before.
67% 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 | $153,000 | 4 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $157,100 | 8 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $187,000 | 6 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elf Foundation PO Box 365, Buffalo, NY 14051 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 721-3353 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Elf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $186,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters Hospital Foundation | Central monitoring project for mothers baby unit | $70,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Pancreatic cancer research | $55,000 |
| Hospice Foundation Buffalo | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| FF Thompson Foundation Inc | Radiology and oncology department support | $10,000 |
| Feedmore Wny Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Frauenhofer
- Erika L Maritime
Questions people ask
Does Elf Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elf Foundation give?
$187,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Elf Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Frauenhofer (Trustee) and Erika L Maritime (Trustee).
What does Elf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.