Elise M Besthoff Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBoynton Beach, Florida · EIN 65-6193280 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Christina Worley |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Arkona Ct, West Palm Beach FL 33401 |
| Phone | 5616869604 |
| Form and materials | Letter and year end report. |
| Deadlines | no deadline |
| 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
12% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Museum of Art | West Palm Beach, FL | For its general purposes. | $40,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Jupiter, FL | For its general purposes. | $20,000 |
| Opportunity Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | For its general purposes. | $10,000 |
| The Reece School | New York, NY | For its building fund. | $5,000 |
| Dreyfoos School of the Arts | West Palm Beach, FL | For its general purposes. | $2,500 |
| Palm Health Care Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | For its general purposes. | $1,250 |
| Early Learning Coalition | Boynton Beach, FL | For its general purposes. | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | Lake Worth, FL | For its general purposes. | $750 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($51,065). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $131,565 | 11 |
| 2024 | $92,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $127,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621179349100437
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6193280
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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