Sono and Victor Elmaleh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sono and Victor Elmaleh Foundation is a private foundation in Sag Harbor, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$160,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $115,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $115,000 | 5 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 6 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Sono and Victor Elmaleh 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $160,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Edge | General support | $100,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Concert Artists Guild | General support | $15,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Elem | General support | $5,000 |
| China Institute in America | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Niko Elmaleh
- Mark Bosswick
- Joel I Papernik
Questions people ask
Does Sono and Victor Elmaleh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sono and Victor Elmaleh Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Sono and Victor Elmaleh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Niko Elmaleh (President), Mark Bosswick (Director and Treasurer) and Joel I Papernik (Director).