The Elfenworks Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Mateo, California · EIN 20-5522254 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$250K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Grant | $100,000 |
| Ideas United LLC | Atlanta, GA | Grant | $89,100 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Grant | $25,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Grant | $15,000 |
| Sutter Health | Sacramento, CA | Grant | $10,000 |
| Realized Impact | Bainbridge Island, WA | Grant | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | Richmond, CA | Grant | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Oakland, CA | Grant | $1,000 |
| Samaritan House | San Mateo, CA | Grant | $1,000 |
| St Anthony's | San Francisco, CA | Grant | $1,000 |
| St Mary's College | Moraga, CA | Grant | $1,000 |
| Ywam San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Grant | $1,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | Grant | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,150 | 13 |
| 2024 | $401,187 | 13 |
| 2023 | $398,950 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600999349100820
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5522254
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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