Elias S Faison Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elias S Faison Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,374 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $107,374 and the largest $107,374. 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$107,374
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$107,374
- Largest grant$107,374
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,676 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,043 | 1 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $94,617 | 1 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $104,676 | 1 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $107,374 | 1 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Elias S Faison 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.
What Elias S Faison Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $107,374 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County Medical Society | Medical Society meetings and lectures | $107,374 |
Officers and trustees
- Amber Gombash MD
- Brandon Conner MD
- Kristine M Crimmins MD
- Oladimeji Lanade MD
- Louis H Zbinden III MD FACS
- Freeman R Jackson Jr MD
- Angela M Baker
- Brian May MD
- Helen Saenz DO
- Chirag Patel MD
- Michael Sulewski PA-C
- Faison Knox MD
- Joshua Surowitz MD
- Bonnie Coyle Ronco MD MS
- Kiki Koufaliotis
Questions people ask
Does Elias S Faison Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elias S Faison Foundation give?
$107,374 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $107,374.
Who runs Elias S Faison Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amber Gombash MD (Director), Brandon Conner MD (Director), Kristine M Crimmins MD (Director) and Oladimeji Lanade MD (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Elias S Faison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.