EL-Hai Foundation
EL-Hai Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $78 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $233K.
EL-Hai Foundation at a glance
In short: EL-Hai Foundation gave $233K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $233,000
- +2230.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,286
- +232.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $78
- -99.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who EL-Hai Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Beth Chaim ($80K). Together the top 3 received $140K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($93,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How EL-Hai Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $233K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Chaim Los Angeles, CA | Support orphans and widows by providing financial aid, education, and essential resources to improve their well-being and self-sufficiency. | $80,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $93,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Support orphans and widows by providing financial aid, education, and essential resources to improve their well-being and self-sufficiency. | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Hidabroot Brooklyn, NY | Support orphans and widows by providing financial aid, education, and essential resources to improve their well-being and self-sufficiency. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78 | $83,350 | $233,272 | $233,000 | 7 | $233,000 | — |
| 2024 | $150,000 | $160,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $595 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EL-Hai Foundation is led by Hillel Benizri, CEO on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hillel Benizri
CEO
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 EL-Hai Foundation
How much does EL-Hai Foundation give each year?
EL-Hai Foundation gave $233K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is EL-Hai Foundation's typical grant size?
EL-Hai Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does EL-Hai Foundation give grants?
EL-Hai Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (26%).
Does EL-Hai Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on EL-Hai Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are EL-Hai Foundation's largest grantees?
EL-Hai Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Beth Chaim ($80,000), Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($40,000) and American Friends of Hidabroot ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($93,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is EL-Hai Foundation?
EL-Hai Foundation reported $78 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What is EL-Hai Foundation's EIN?
EL-Hai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4860042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
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