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Elmo's Haven

Preselected recipients only Virginia Beach, Virginia · EIN 823411682

Elmo's Haven is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $255 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $255 and the largest $255. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $360 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6002$9,346
2024$3602$4,609
2025$2551$2,279

How to apply

Elmo's Haven 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Elmo's Haven funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$255

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
San Francisco, CA
General$255

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Elmo's Haven accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Elmo's Haven give?

$255 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $255.

Who runs Elmo's Haven?

Its 2025 filing lists Sudhir Ispahani (President) and Valerie Osler (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does Elmo's Haven fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and seniors.

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