EBA Foundation
EBA Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made grants to organizations including Columbia University, Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York, the American Jewish Committee, and the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter.
EBA Foundation at a glance
In short: EBA Foundation gave $689K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $688,900
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,528
- -43.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $5,074,091
- +20.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to EBA Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 545 Madison Avenue Suite 600, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 339-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EBA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ($263K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $663K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 129 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 3% to recipients in Connecticut. Pennsylvania and Colorado each accounted for less than 1% in the reported state shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is EBA Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $23K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $621K (2020) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $689K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Public Charity | $170,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York New York, NY | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New Yorl, NY | Public Charity | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Public Charity | $46,000 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter New York, NY | Public Charity | $35,000 |
| Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School New York, NY | Public Charity | $30,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York New York, NY | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Public Charity | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,074,091 | $1,602,571 | $745,939 | $688,900 | 32 | $689,150 | $430,339 | $303,069 |
| 2023 | $4,217,459 | $1,024,127 | $1,027,026 | $982,100 | 26 | $982,600 | $232,536 | $282,663 |
| 2022 | $4,220,358 | $999,708 | $1,385,459 | $1,323,650 | 27 | $1,323,650 | $203,953 | $278,428 |
| 2021 | $4,638,831 | $325,153 | $1,195,598 | $1,144,869 | 23 | $1,145,119 | $1,154,955 | $336,649 |
| 2020 | $5,476,554 | $960,781 | $654,002 | $620,882 | 21 | — | $291,175 | $325,705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EBA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees describe a range of work: Columbia University says it links research and teaching to New York City’s resources; the American Jewish Committee says it works to enhance the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel and advance human rights and democratic values; and the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter says it helps New Yorkers experiencing homelessness achieve greater independence. The Animal Medical Center describes its work as providing animal care and advancing veterinary medicine through research and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $688,900. Grants ranged from $150 to $170,000, with a median of $12,500. Among the largest were $170,000 to the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, $100,000 to Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York, $50,000 to the American Jewish Committee, and $35,000 to the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter. The listed grant purposes were “public charity.”
In 2023, it reported 26 grants totaling $982,100; in 2022, it reported 27 grants totaling $1,323,650.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Abigail Black Elbaum was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing, with the role noted as “TRUSTEE-AS NEEDED.”
EBA Foundation is led by Abigail Black Elbaum, Trustee-As Needed on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abigail Black Elbaum
Trustee-As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Constance Milstein (2020–2021) — Trustee-As Needed
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about EBA Foundation
How much does EBA Foundation give each year?
EBA Foundation gave $689K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $982K across 26 grants.
What is EBA Foundation's typical grant size?
EBA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $21,528, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from EBA Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does EBA Foundation give grants?
EBA Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Poughkeepsie, NY (2 grants).
Does EBA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on EBA Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (32 grants).
Who are EBA Foundation's largest grantees?
EBA Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ($263,250 across 4 grants), Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York ($143,000 across 3 grants) and The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($50,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is EBA Foundation?
EBA Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $689K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does EBA Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from EBA Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is EBA Foundation's EIN?
EBA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4098940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does EBA Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). EBA Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eba-foundation-morg_165b447c1e6747c89cd7c2ac01bae798
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