The Elmo Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlottesville, Virginia · EIN 26-0795189 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
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
82% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Habitat for Humanit | Charlottesville, VA | Housing | $50,000 |
| Charlottesville High School | Charlottesville, VA | Education | $45,000 |
| Chespeake Climate Action Network | Takoma Park, MD | Environment | $40,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Charlottesville, VA | Health | $25,000 |
| Strongminds Inc | Maplewood, NJ | Mental health | $20,000 |
| Community Climate Collaborative | Charlottesville, VA | Environment | $16,000 |
| Ward 8 Woods Conservancy Inc | Washington, DC | Environment | $15,000 |
| Anai Inc | Franklin, NC | Environment | $15,000 |
| Michigan Climate Action Network | Lansing, MI | Environment | $15,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest Inc | Boston, MA | Environment | $15,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | San Francisco, CA | Environment | $15,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance Inc | Ashville, NC | Environment | $12,000 |
| The Coral Reef Alliance | San Francisco, CA | Environment | $12,000 |
| Open City Advocates | Washington, DC | Juvenile legal aid | $10,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Homelss relief | $10,000 |
| Evangelical Environmental Network | Westfield, IN | Environment | $10,000 |
| Central Mexican Youth Foundation | Eugene, OR | Youth health & education | $10,000 |
| Community Justice Project | Harrisburg, PA | Justice | $10,000 |
| The Climate Center | Santa Rosa, CA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Marine Conservation Institute | Glen Ellen, CA | Environment | $10,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council | Columbus, OH | Environemnt | $10,000 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project | New York, NY | Justice | $7,500 |
| Calcutta Kids Inc | Marlboro, VT | Health | $6,000 |
| Polar Bears International | Bozeman, MT | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Nature Forward Inc | Chevy Chase, MD | Environment | $5,000 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper Inc | Washington, DC | Environment | $5,000 |
| Inga Foundation | Evington, VA | Environment | $5,000 |
| Elakha Alliance | Siletz, OR | Environment | $5,000 |
The return also lists 23 grants to individuals ($250,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $663,500 | 51 |
| 2024 | $616,500 | 46 |
| 2023 | $627,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621199349100927
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0795189
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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