Elizabeth L Elting Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 81-3100128 Website

The Elizabeth L Elting Foundation is a private independent foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2016. The foundation is committed to advancing economic, social, and political equality for women and marginalized people through strategic philanthropic investments and partnerships.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$62.3M

+66.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.1M

+10.4% YoY

Grant Count

+5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$100K

+5.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth L Elting Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission centers on promoting progressive and feminist efforts to:

Eradicate systemic barriers facing marginalized communities
Promote public health and education
Achieve workplace equality
Support economic independence and entrepreneurship
Address food insecurity and basic needs

Key funding priorities include health equity, women's entrepreneurship, education, social justice initiatives, and food security programs.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

** $25,000 to $5,000,000

How to Apply

** The foundation does not maintain a public application process. Instead, it takes a highly collaborative approach, working through strategic partnerships with leading institutions and organizations rather than accepting general grant applications.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary focus on New York and the Northeast U.S., with particular emphasis on New York-based organizations and initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $6.7M (68%)

Connecticut $1.2M (12%)

District of Columbia $600K (6%)

Michigan $530K (5%)

Florida $501K (5%)

Washington $200K (2%)

Pennsylvania $100K (1%)

Missouri $91K (1%)

+5 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Missouri North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Washington

Cities

Ann ArborAtlantaBethpageBrooklynDetroitDobbs FerryDurhamFairfieldHartfordHaverhillKennesawLakewoodNew YorkOaklandOrlandoOverland ParkPalm SpringsPhiladelphiaRochesterRye Brook

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023-2024:

Total Assets: $62,294,375
Annual Giving: $2,110,112 (2023); $2,149,549 (2024)
Total Revenue: $3,495,890 (2023)
Total Expenses: $2,279,261 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) private foundation; tax-exempt since August 2016; EIN: 81-3100128

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$62,294,375	$37,515,974	$36,833,668
Revenue	$43,588,232	$3,495,890	$2,466,419
Expenses	$2,725,570	$2,279,261	$2,814,341
Qualifying Distributions	$2,149,549	$2,013,763	$2,468,722
Net Investment Income	$12,750,186	$1,744,938	$838,801
Distributable Amount	$3,540,623	$2,075,211	$2,045,888

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Heart Association Inc ($500,000), New York University ($500,000), Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LATET HUMANITARIAN AID INC HAVERHILL, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$612
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500,000
ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
BED-STUY CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER INC BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$198,000
CONGREGATION EMANU EL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY SUPPORT FUND INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200,000
GABRIELLE'S ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$85,000
GLAM4GOOD FOUNDATION DOBBS FERRY, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Elizabeth L Elting — Founder & CEO. Elting is the co-founder and former CEO of TransPerfect. She has stated that "bridging divides is my single biggest passion in life."

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELIZABETH L ELTING	TRUSTEE	30	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2021

The foundation has demonstrated sustained commitment to addressing food insecurity in New York through its ongoing partnership with The Campaign Against Hunger, providing holiday meal support for five consecutive years (2021-2025). This partnership has evolved from 100,000 meals in 2024 to 120,000 meals in 2025, reflecting the foundation's response to rising food costs and increased economic hardship among New York families.

The Elizabeth Elting Foundation Joins Forces With The Campaign Against Hunger

2024

In 2024-2025, the foundation launched the Elizabeth Elting Venture Fund, providing funding to early-stage startups through NYU Stern's Endless Frontier Labs, demonstrating an expanded focus on women's entrepreneurship and innovation.

The Elizabeth Elting Foundation Joins Forces With The Campaign Against Hunger

Contact Information

Website: https://www.elizabetheltingfoundation.org/

Email: hello@elizabetheltingfoundation.org

Address: 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036

The foundation welcomes contact from those interested in working with them or learning more about their initiatives.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elizabeth L Elting Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission centers on promoting progressive and feminist efforts to: • Eradicate systemic barriers facing marginalized communities • Promote public health and education • Achieve workplace equality • Support economic independence and entrepreneurship • Address food insecurity and basic needs Key funding priorities include health equity, women's entrepreneurship, education, social justice initiatives, and food security programs.

How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth L Elting Foundation?

**Grant Range:** $25,000 to $5,000,000 **Application Process:** The foundation does not maintain a public application process. Instead, it takes a highly collaborative approach, working through strategic partnerships with leading institutions and organizations rather than accepting general grant applications. **Recent Grant Activity:** • 2024: $198,000 donation to The Campaign Against Hunger for 100,000 holiday meals (fourth consecutive year of partnership) • 2025: $300,000 donation to The Camp…

Where does Elizabeth L Elting Foundation make grants?

Primary focus on New York and the Northeast U.S., with particular emphasis on New York-based organizations and initiatives.

What size grants does Elizabeth L Elting Foundation award?

In 2024, Elizabeth L Elting Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Elizabeth L Elting Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elizabeth L Elting Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.