Elf Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 16-6515844 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $55,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELF FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 365, BUFFALO NY 14051 |
| Phone | 5857213353 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters Hospital Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Central monitoring project for mothers baby unit | $70,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Pancreatic cancer research | $55,000 |
| Hospice Foundation Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Ff Thompson Foundation Inc | Rochester, NY | Radiology and oncology department support | $10,000 |
| Feedmore Wny Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Pittsburgh, PA | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $157,100 | 8 |
| 2023 | $153,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102459
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6515844
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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