Elanco Foundation Inc
Elanco Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 2019, it supports work to improve the well-being of animals, people and the planet, with a focus on food security and the human-animal bond.
Elanco Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Elanco Foundation Inc gave $775K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), top state Indiana. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $775,404
- +108.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,491
- +70.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,675
- Total assets
- $1,343,226
- -38.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elanco Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests and considers charitable support on an invitation-only basis. Its 2025 filing says applications are submitted through a form on the foundation’s website, on a continual basis, and are awarded according to the funding objectives described on the organization’s website.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are submitted on a continual basis, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications are submitted on a continual basis, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Httpswwwelancocomresponsibilitythe-
Mailing address: 450 Elanco Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Phone: (877) 352-6261
Website: https://elanco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elanco Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hatch Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $774K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 46 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as supporting communities around the world. Its 2025 grants included recipients in Indiana, New York, Delaware and Washington, as well as recipients whose state was not specified. The reported shares of grant dollars were Indiana 45%, New York 19%, Delaware 7% and Washington 2%; 27% was listed with the recipient state unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elanco Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $200K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $200K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 119% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2021) to $775K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $775K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch Inc Carmel, IN | For Food Assistance | $250,000 |
| Fundacion Solidaridad Latinoamericana | To fund an initiative that promotes sustainable farming/productivity and environmental conservation. Expenditure responsibility exercised. | $151,101 |
| Veterinarians Without Borders New York, NY | Support of veterinary and public health programs in underserved communities. | $150,000 |
| The Indianapolis Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Housing to Recovery Fund | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Newark, DE | For Food Assistance | $53,348 |
| United Kingdom Online Giving Foundation | For Food Assistance | $27,675 |
| Haus Des Stiftens GGMBH | For Food Assistance | $15,641 |
| Pet Partners Bellevue, WA | The support of the elanco foundation will enable pet partners to recruit, register and educate more therapy animal teams. | $15,000 |
| Charitable Giving | For Food Assistance | $9,066 |
| Australian Online Giving Foundation | For Food Assistance | $2,583 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,343,226 | $43,695 | $872,917 | $775,404 | 11 | $870,053 | $43,618 | $84,025 |
| 2024 | $2,172,448 | $99,706 | $455,900 | $372,433 | 9 | $450,885 | $74,706 | $135,589 |
| 2023 | $2,528,642 | $86,998 | $458,634 | $379,344 | 11 | $449,649 | $86,998 | $135,920 |
| 2022 | $2,900,278 | $3,017,042 | $355,762 | $353,475 | 8 | $354,475 | $17,042 | $37,134 |
| 2021 | $238,998 | $673 | $336,135 | $299,132 | 7 | $328,332 | — | $23,403 |
| 2020 | $574,460 | $6,019 | $820,784 | $752,949 | 12 | — | — | $42,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elanco Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s vision is a world in which people live healthier lives through the power of animals. Its mission is to amplify Elanco’s impact through strategic philanthropy and partnerships with nonprofit organizations that improve the well-being of animals, people and the planet.
Its stated priorities are food security and the human-animal bond. Food security work aims to increase access to protein for underserved communities. Human-animal bond work includes programs for service dogs and assistance animals, owner training and education, and access to veterinary products and services. The foundation also describes support for sustainable livestock farming and environmental conservation.
Grantees illustrate some of the work supported. HATCH INC says its mission is to connect animal-protein companies with food banks and pantries to provide protein to people experiencing nutrition insecurity. The Indianapolis Foundation says it works to mobilize people, ideas and investments to advance equitable opportunity in its community. Pet Partners describes its mission as promoting positive human-animal interactions to improve the lives of those it serves.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $775,404. Grant amounts ranged from $990 to $250,000, with a median of $27,675.
The largest reported grants included $250,000 to HATCH INC for food assistance; $151,101 to Fundacion Solidaridad Latinoamericana for an initiative promoting sustainable farming, productivity and environmental conservation; $150,000 to Veterinarians Without Borders for veterinary and public health programs in underserved communities; and $100,000 to The Indianapolis Foundation for a housing-to-recovery fund. Other grants included $53,348 to American Online Giving Foundation for food assistance and $15,000 to Pet Partners to recruit, register and educate more therapy-animal teams.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ramiro Cabral as president; Kristin Bloink as chair; Eric Seremet as treasurer; and Mel Halkyard, Michael Finney, Larbi Van Lier and Joao Canelas Raposo as directors.
Elanco Foundation Inc is led by Ramiro Cabral, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ramiro Cabral
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Bloink
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larbi Van Lier
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Finney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joao Canelas Raposo
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mel Halkyard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Seremet
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeff Simmons (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Almut Hoffmann (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Lawless (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marjorie Mann Craft (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Neel Ambani (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jared Skok (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Elanco Foundation Inc
How much does Elanco Foundation Inc give each year?
Elanco Foundation Inc gave $775K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $372K across 9 grants.
What is Elanco Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Elanco Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,675, and its average grant was $70,491, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elanco Foundation Inc that year got $200K on average.
Where does Elanco Foundation Inc give grants?
Elanco Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Delaware (7%).
Does Elanco Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Elanco Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Food Assistance" (7 grants).
Who are Elanco Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Elanco Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hatch Inc ($250,000), Fundacion Solidaridad Latinoamericana ($151,101) and Veterinarians Without Borders ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elanco Foundation Inc?
Elanco Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $870K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elanco Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s vision is a world in which people live healthier lives through the power of animals. Its mission is to amplify Elanco’s impact through strategic philanthropy and partnerships with nonprofit organizations that improve the well-being of animals, people and the planet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elanco Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests and considers charitable support on an invitation-only basis. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elanco Foundation Inc's EIN?
Elanco Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1976546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Elanco Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elanco Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elanco-foundation-inc-morg_9db205342c9f4cd782503ad7651fb417
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