Elias Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elias Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Kisco, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 87 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 61 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
Elias 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Elias Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 48 | $867,241 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $58,500 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $31,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wespac Foundation | General operating | $105,000 |
| Westchester Children's Association | General operating | $80,000 |
| Children's Village | General operating - board discretionary | $58,085 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | General operating - board discretionary | $50,000 |
| Just Leadership USA | General operating - board discretionary | $43,660 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $35,000 |
| Neighbors Link | General operating | $34,000 |
| Seed Commons (Coop Hudson Valley) | General operating | $30,000 |
| Southern Maine Workers' Center | General operating - board discretionary | $30,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Community Movement Builders | General operating - board discretionary | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $25,000 |
| Northstar Fund | General operating | $20,000 |
| Yjfc - Friends and Families of Incarcerated Wire | General operating - board discretionary | $18,000 |
| Parents for Public Schools Inc | General operating - board discretionary | $15,000 |
| Yjfc - Daughters Beyond Incarceration | General operating - board discretionary | $13,000 |
| Advocacy Institute | General operating | $10,000 |
| Afgjnever Again | General operating - board discretionary | $10,000 |
| Community Voices Heard | Gala - no tickets | $10,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $10,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $10,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $10,000 |
| Kensington Corridor Trust | General operating - board discretionary | $10,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $10,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $10,000 |
| The Watershed Ctr | General operating | $8,000 |
| Make the Road New Jersey | General operating - board discretionary | $7,500 |
| Workers Justice Center Ny | General operating | $6,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant (fellowship) | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacqueline Mann
- James E Mann
- Alison Mann
- Anastasia Mann
Questions people ask
Does Elias Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elias Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Elias Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jacqueline Mann (President/Executive Director), James E Mann (Secretary), Alison Mann (Vice President) and Anastasia Mann (Treasurer).
What does Elias Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.