The Elmo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Elmo Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $663,500 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$663,500
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $616,500 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $627,000 | 45 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $616,500 | 46 | $12.7 million |
| 2025 | $663,500 | 51 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
The Elmo 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 The Elmo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17 | $254,000 |
| California | 5 | $57,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $32,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Habitat for Humanit | Housing | $50,000 |
| Charlottesville High School | Education | $45,000 |
| Chespeake Climate Action Network | Environment | $40,000 |
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Health | $25,000 |
| Ecoaddendum | Environment | $22,000 |
| Individual | Environment | $20,000 |
| Strongminds Inc | Mental health | $20,000 |
| Individual | Environment | $20,000 |
| Community Climate Collaborative | Environment | $16,000 |
| WVTF | Public radio | $15,000 |
| PBS | Public tv | $15,000 |
| Ward 8 Woods Conservancy Inc | Environment | $15,000 |
| Anai Inc | Environment | $15,000 |
| Individual | Resilient construction | $15,000 |
| Michigan Climate Action Network | Environment | $15,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest Inc | Environment | $15,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | Environment | $15,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance Inc | Environment | $12,000 |
| The Coral Reef Alliance | Environment | $12,000 |
| Individual | Mental health | $10,000 |
| Individual | Child advocacy | $10,000 |
| Open City Advocates | Juvenile legal aid | $10,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Homelss relief | $10,000 |
| Youth Sentencing and Reentry Projec | Justice | $10,000 |
| Evangelical Environmental Network | Environment | $10,000 |
| Central Mexican Youth Foundation | Youth health & education | $10,000 |
| Climate Generation A Will Steger Le | Environment | $10,000 |
| Individual | Worker rights | $10,000 |
| Individual | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Community Justice Project | Justice | $10,000 |
| Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future | Environmental | $10,000 |
| The Climate Center | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Marine Conservation Institute | Environment | $10,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council | Environemnt | $10,000 |
| The Haven | Human services | $8,000 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project | Justice | $7,500 |
| Calcutta Kids Inc | Health | $6,000 |
| Individual | Human services | $5,000 |
| Polar Bears International | Environmental | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Weaver
Questions people ask
Does The Elmo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Elmo Foundation give?
$663,500 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Elmo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Weaver (President).
What does The Elmo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.