The Elma Foundation (US)
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 92-0320911 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.8M
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400,000 and $500,000.
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
80% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code for America (Cfa) Labs Inc | Oakland, CA | Project support to expand digital products to make government services and benefits simple, and accessible. | $1,250,000 |
| The Door - a Center of Alternatives Inc | New York, NY | General support for a community-based organization that serves youth ages 12-21 in the areas of health, education, the arts, personal… | $500,000 |
| Thorn | El Segundo, CA | General support for a technology organization seeking to STEM the spread of child sexual abuse material on the internet and arm frontline… | $500,000 |
| Alliance for Safety and Justice | Oakland, CA | Project support for scaling safety, a joint venture by the alliance for safety and justice and community based public safety collective to… | $400,000 |
| Think of US | Washington, DC | General support for an organization working to transform the country's child welfare and foster care system | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,750,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $1,000,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $350,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601109349100520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0320911
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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