Elbaz Family Foundation
The Elbaz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. It supports grantmaking focused on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services, primarily in California, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Elbaz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Elbaz Family Foundation gave $3.8M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,813,400
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,916
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $12,102,049
- +13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (18 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (82% 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 Elbaz Family 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: 9663 Santa Monica Blvd 425, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 788-4400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elbaz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Commoncrawl Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
270 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 270 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves California, New York, and the District of Columbia. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 9% to New York, and 5% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elbaz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 67 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $2.0M (2020) to $3.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commoncrawl Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | To build and maintain an open repository of web crawl data that can be accessed and analyzed by anyone. | $500,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | To support humanistic studies. | $370,000 |
| Temple Beth AmPressman Academy Los Angeles, CA | To develop minds, nurture hearts, and instill Jewish values. | $325,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Berkeley, CA | To support people who are creating solutions to protect our shared planet. | $150,000 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities. | $150,000 |
| LA-Techorg Santa Monica, CA | To support the organization's mission to connect LA's tech community to talented underrepresented individuals in Los Angeles. | $150,000 |
| XPRIZE Foundation Culver City, CA | To bring about radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am New York, NY | To provide reproductive health care, teaching responsible sexuality education and protect woman's right to choose. | $100,000 |
| Better Angels Beverly Hills, CA | To support the organization's mission by taking a bold, holistic approach to tackling the homelessness epidemic in Los Angeles | $100,000 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | To support higher education and research. | $80,000 |
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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 | $12,102,049 | $8,950,586 | $3,877,403 | $3,813,400 | 67 | $3,824,416 | $5,241,224 | $3,706,893 |
| 2023 | $10,698,606 | $4,952,839 | $2,933,012 | $2,850,000 | 59 | $2,863,135 | $4,351,212 | $2,862,534 |
| 2022 | $9,210,087 | $170,247 | $3,059,792 | $2,920,500 | 52 | $2,927,882 | $157,773 | $2,979,946 |
| 2021 | $12,099,632 | $11,997,628 | $3,059,008 | $2,996,000 | 47 | $3,000,815 | $3,165,285 | $2,893,686 |
| 2020 | $11,955,086 | $3,214,013 | $2,103,146 | $2,036,500 | 45 | — | $549,157 | $1,943,067 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elbaz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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
The foundation’s stated areas of focus are education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Crete Academy says it provides an educational program for students in grades TK–6 affected by homelessness and poverty; PS Science says it brings science lessons to elementary classrooms and program sites; and Inner City Law Center says it helps vulnerable Angelenos remain in their homes and recover financial benefits. Earth Island Institute describes its work as supporting urgent environmental initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation distributed $3,813,400 across 67 grants. Reported typical grant sizes range from $900,000 to $2,000,000; the itemized 2024 grants ranged from $900 to $500,000, with a median of $30,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $500,000 to CommonCrawl Foundation to build and maintain an open repository of web crawl data; $370,000 to Claremont McKenna College to support humanistic studies; and $325,000 to Temple Beth AmPressman Academy to develop minds, nurture hearts, and instill Jewish values. Other grants included $150,000 each to Earth Island Institute, California Community Foundation, and LA-Tech.org, and $100,000 each to XPRIZE Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Better Angels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elyssa Elbaz and Gilad Elbaz as trustees.
Elbaz Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elyssa Elbaz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilad Elbaz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Elbaz Family Foundation
How much does Elbaz Family Foundation give each year?
Elbaz Family Foundation gave $3.8M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 59 grants.
What is Elbaz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Elbaz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $56,916, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elbaz Family Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does Elbaz Family Foundation give grants?
Elbaz Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (22 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (4 grants).
Does Elbaz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on Elbaz Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elbaz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Elbaz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Commoncrawl Foundation ($500,000), Claremont McKenna College ($370,000) and Temple Beth AmPressman Academy ($325,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elbaz Family Foundation?
Elbaz Family Foundation reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elbaz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated areas of focus are education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elbaz Family 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 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.
Does Elbaz Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elbaz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elbaz-family-foundation-morg_8ee4a554d1dd45aba07ea40e8e529a0b
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