The Elaion Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Ana, California · EIN 05-0579315 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Faith Fellowship Church | Long Beach, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Rooted Ministries | Clinton Township, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Central OC | Irvine, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Narramore Christian Foundation | West Covina, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of Newport Mesa | Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Evangelical Covenant Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($200,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $441,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,726,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0579315
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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