Elkes Foundation III
Preselected recipients only
Elkes Foundation III is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $893,575 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$893,575
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$21.8 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
48% 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 | $969,955 | 55 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 80 | $21.2 million |
| 2025 | $893,575 | 82 | $21.8 million |
How to apply
Elkes Foundation III 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 Elkes Foundation III funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 51 | $523,806 |
| California | 7 | $80,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $79,055 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $75,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $27,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Beard Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $34,000 |
| Reach Out Read of Greater New York | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Marin Health Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $23,500 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation | Charitable | $21,000 |
| The Parent Child Home Program Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jameson Humane | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Snacc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $18,000 |
| The Public Theatre | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Second Round Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Stone Barns Center | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Rochester | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Untmayer Gardens Conservancy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pajama Program | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 1000 Books Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Council 1869 Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New Heights Youth Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Grinnell College | Charitable | $10,000 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Aid Logistics Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ons Foundation Clinical Research | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Summerfield Stage Company | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Rocking the Boat | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Foundation | Charitable | $6,109 |
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Inc | Charitable | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Elkes
- Mitzi Elkes
Questions people ask
Does Elkes Foundation III accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elkes Foundation III give?
$893,575 in tax year 2025, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Elkes Foundation III?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Elkes (Trustee) and Mitzi Elkes (Trustee).
What does Elkes Foundation III fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.