Elbaz Family Foundation

BEVERLY HILLS, CA EIN: 20-6735811

The Elbaz Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2005 and based in Beverly Hills, California. The foundation is structured as a trust with Gil and Elyssa Elbaz serving as trustees. It has maintained tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status since May 2006.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.1M

+13.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.8M

+33.8% YoY

Grant Count

67

+13.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$57K

+17.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made grants totaling $3,813,400 according to the most recent 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In October 2024, the foundation made grants to multiple organizations including:

Average Grant

amounts and median grant amounts are tracked but specific figures vary by fiscal year

Ready to take the next step with Elbaz Family Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:

  • California
  • New York
  • District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

AlbanyArlingtonBaltimoreBerkeleyBeverly HillsBoulderBrooklynCarmelCedarhurstClaremontCulver CityDamariscottaEncinoHonoluluInglewoodLaguna HillsLos AngelesNew YorkOaklandPalo Alto

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023 (Form 990):

  • Total Assets: $10.7 million
  • Total Revenue: $4.95 million
  • Total Expenses: $2.93 million
  • Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2024 (Most Recent Filing):

  • Total Assets: $12,102,049
  • Total Giving: $3,813,400
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$3M$7M$10M$13M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$12,102,049$10,698,606$9,210,087
Revenue$8,950,586$4,952,839$170,247
Expenses$3,877,403$2,933,012$3,059,792
Qualifying Distributions$3,824,416$2,863,135$2,927,882
Net Investment Income$5,241,224$4,351,212$157,773
Distributable Amount$3,706,893$2,862,534$2,979,946

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$953K$2M$3M$4M45 grants202047 grants202152 grants202259 grants202367 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

COMMONCRAWL FOUNDATION$500KClaremont McKenna College$370KTemple Beth AmPressman A…$325KEarth Island Institute$150KCalifornia Community Fou…$150KLA-Techorg$150KXPRIZE Foundation$100KPlanned Parenthood Feder…$100KCalifornia Institute of …$80KAmerican Israel Educatio…$80K

Grant Size Distribution

242 grants across all recorded years

163<$50K40$50–100K29$100–250K7$250–500K2$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Elyssa ElbazTrustee5
Gilad ElbazTrustee8

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

In October 2024, the Elbaz Family Foundation distributed grants to five organizations focused on social impact in California, including education, homelessness prevention, legal services, transportation advocacy, and support for immigrant and refugee communities.

LA2050 Grants Challenge Brings Nine Foundations Together, Awards Nearly $3

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elbaz Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Elbaz Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $900 to $2,000,000 • Average grant amounts and median grant amounts are tracked but specific figures vary by fiscal year **Recent Activity:** The foundation made grants totaling $3,813,400 according to the most recent 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In October 2024, the foundation made grants to multiple organizations including: • The Tiyya Foundation (supporting immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities) • Streets For All (transportatio…

Where does Elbaz Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on: • California • New York • District of Columbia

What size grants does Elbaz Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Elbaz Family Foundation awarded 67 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Elbaz Family Foundation's EIN?

Elbaz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6735811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Elbaz Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

What could you do with Elbaz Family Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities

Go from researching Elbaz Family Foundation to a real strategy.

Plan your approach