THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION
San Mateo, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-5522254
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
San Mateo, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-5522254
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
AI Summary
The Elfenworks Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $401.2K across 30 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FRACTURED ATLAS INC
NEW YORK, NY
$298.8K
15%
GLOBAL IMPACT
Washington, DC
$250K
13%
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
$200K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$5.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION?
No. THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION give?
THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,200. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $401 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FRACTURED ATLAS INC, GLOBAL IMPACT, and NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION?
THE ELFENWORKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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