The Terrence and Ruth Elkes Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 82-4174904 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
81% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Education Foundation | San Carlos, CA | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Transparentem Ltd | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Freedom Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Menlo School | Aherton, CA | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Survivor Alliance | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Polaris Project | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sf Fine Arts Museum | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sf Museum of Modern Art | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($255,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $998,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $895,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $883,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631949349100468
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4174904
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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