AI Summary
The Elfers Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In the filing year 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $660K across 31 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FESSENDEN SCHOOL
WEST NEWTON, MA
$1M
26%
THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOL
Lakeville, CT
$832.7K
21%
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
BOSTON, MA
$522K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Elfers Foundation Inc?
No. Elfers Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Elfers Foundation Inc give?
Elfers Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. 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 Elfers Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Elfers Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Elfers Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Elfers Foundation Inc awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $660 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Elfers Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Elfers Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FESSENDEN SCHOOL, THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOL, and NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Elfers Foundation Inc?
Elfers Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.