Elmar Fund
Accepts applications
Elmar Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,285 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $42,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$146,285
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $103,815 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $173,760 | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $103,815 | 17 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $146,285 | 15 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Elisabeth Lerner 45 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 734-1732 |
| What to submit | Resume, budget and description of program |
What Elmar Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $137,785 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom | Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Primary Stages | Unrestricted | $20,835 |
| Project Kesher | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Horace Mann School | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| NYU School of Law | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Ophthalmic Edge | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New York City Center | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Northwestern University | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Mahattan | Unrestricted | $750 |
| NYU Stern School of | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence Lerner
- Roxane Previty
- Elisabeth Lerner
Questions people ask
Does Elmar Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elmar Fund give?
$146,285 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Elmar Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurence Lerner (President), Roxane Previty (Treasurer) and Elisabeth Lerner (V Pres & Secretary).
What does Elmar Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.