Elluminate Inc
Elluminate Inc is a public charity based in New York, New York. It empowers feminist Jewish women leaders and philanthropists to advance equity and social justice, supporting Jewish women nonprofit leaders through training, funding, collaboration, and leadership networks.
Elluminate Inc at a glance
In short: Elluminate Inc gave $310K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,000
- -39.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -41.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,235
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,584,715
- +8.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elluminate Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 East 59Th Street 857, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 836-1730
Website: https://elluminatewomen.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elluminate Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Association of Ethiopian Jews (AEJ) ($20K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Elluminate describes its leadership work as reaching the United States, Israel, and around the world. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (65%), California (13%), and Massachusetts (10%); Louisiana and Washington, DC each accounted for 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elluminate Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $310K (2025) to $510K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Ethiopian Jews (AEJ) Newton Centre, MA | Association of ethiopian jews changes policy and advocates for social change, equal opportunities, racial equity, civil and human rights, improved perceptions and better policies to ensure optimal inclusion and a better quality of life for ethiopian israelis. The grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Jindas Social Urban Vitalization New York, NY | Jindas - social urban vitalization advances social mobility through urban renewal projects in israel's social and geographic periphery.the grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Lada'at Choose Well New York, NY | Lada'at - choose well ensures that all individuals have full access to information and are supported in making the right choices for themselves regarding their sexual and reproductive health. The grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (Ora) New York, NY | Organization for the resolution of agunot seeks to eliminate abuse from the jewish divorce process. The grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Saul's Light Foundation New Orleans, LA | Saul's light is a new orleans-based nonprofit that provides support and community to families with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
| The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel New York, NY | The association of rape crisis centers in israel is an umbrella organization for the nine regional rape crisis centers, and works at the individual and regional levels to provide serivces and support for victims of sexual violence and raises awareness in their local communities. The grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine New York, NY | The abortion coalition for telemedicine (ACT) directly supports clinicians who make safe, timely, and affordable telemedicine abortion care available to patients in all 50 states. The grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Brooklyn, NY | Avodah develops and supports a network of jewish leaders working to promote social justice and fight domestic poverty. The grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Pet-Israel Endowmentfunds New York, NY | Pet-israel endowmentfunds provides relief for, and to minister to the physical well-being of needy persons in israel; to support and maintain public hospitals and clinics; to relieve sickness and distress; and to prevent plague and disease in israel. The grant funds general operating support. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,584,715 | $1,889,120 | $1,674,572 | $310,000 | 17 | $328,087 |
| 2024 | $3,308,996 | $2,104,255 | $1,868,687 | $510,000 | 29 | $681,384 |
| 2023 | $3,448,586 | $1,550,640 | $1,751,121 | $430,000 | 26 | $191,869 |
| 2022 | $3,590,469 | $1,608,233 | $1,719,775 | $380,000 | 22 | $289,721 |
| 2021 | $4,639,216 | $1,441,132 | $1,555,590 | $400,000 | 25 | $394,188 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Elluminate’s stated mission is to empower feminist Jewish women leaders and philanthropists to advance equity and social justice. Its work includes supporting Jewish women nonprofit leaders and their organizations, building a global leadership network, directing philanthropic resources toward women advancing social change, and educating the broader community on issues through a gender lens.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance describes its mission as providing education services to the Orthodox community on women’s issues. Saul’s Light Foundation says it helps Louisiana families navigate the neonatal intensive care unit experience and supports them through infant loss. Friends of Ethiopian Jews says it supports programs in Israel for Ethiopian Jews in areas including education, employment, equality, and changing the public narrative.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Elluminate reported 17 grants totaling $310,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $20,000, with a median of $20,000. The listed largest grants were generally described as general operating support.
Among the $20,000 grants were awards to the Association of Ethiopian Jews, Jindas Social Urban Vitalization, Lada’at Choose Well, the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot, Saul’s Light Foundation, the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, an individual recipient, Avodah the Jewish Service Corps, Pet-Israel Endowment Funds, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, and PACT. Their stated purposes included advocacy and social change, urban renewal, sexual and reproductive health information, addressing abuse in the Jewish divorce process, support for families with babies in the NICU, services for survivors of sexual violence, telemedicine abortion care, advocacy for Jewish students, social justice leadership, health-related support in Israel, women’s rights within Orthodox communities, and community-led development solutions.
The organization’s 2024 filing says grantees sign grant contracts, meet with Elluminate representatives twice during each grant year to review progress, and submit mid-year and year-end narrative and budget reports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Yarden as president; Aela Morgan and Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson as vice presidents; Marilyn Gottlieb as treasurer; Micki Kaplan Reiss as secretary; Stephanie Garry as governance committee chair; Cindy Scheinfeld as engagement chair; Shelly Mitchell as Visionary Circle chair; and Stephanie Ambrose and Bonnie Dimun as board members.
Elluminate Inc is led by Melanie Roth Gorelick, CEO on every filing since 2024; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Roth Gorelick
CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024) → $211K (2025)
Linda Yarden
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Mitchell
Visionary Circle Chair
Director → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Visionary Circle Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Garry
Governance Committee Chair
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Governance Committee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Scheinfeld
Enagagement Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aela Boyum Morgan
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Zuckerberg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haftam Yizhak Heathwood
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson
Vice President
Secretary → Co Treasurer, 2024
Co Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Gottlieb
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Thypin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Prosper De Passe
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Youngerman
Board Member
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Pollard
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micki Kaplan Reiss
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Elliott
Board Member
Director → Co Treasurer, 2024
Co Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Ambrose
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Weiss
Board Member
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Dimun
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicki Silver
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toya Williford
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Seiden
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Dana Levinson Steiner (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Weinstein (2021–2024) — Governance Committee Chair
- Former: Debbie Cosgrove (2021–2023) — Imm Past President & Governance Chair
- Former: Diane Stern (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Elise Hahn Rubin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Emily Caslow Gindi (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jamie Allen Black (2021–2023) — Chief Executive Officer · Filing note: Term ended 2823
- Former: Julie Sissman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Loren Averick (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Mira Rivera (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Emily Hirsch Katz (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Eva Stern (2023) — Director & Strategic Initiatives
- Former: Melissa Rosen (2023) — Director, Strategic Engagement & Operations
- Former: Roberta Gordon (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Avra Gordis (2021) — Director
- Former: Fern Hurst (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathryn Weg Brandt (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $211K, to Melanie Roth Gorelick (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Elluminate Inc
How much does Elluminate Inc give each year?
Elluminate Inc gave $310K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $510K across 29 grants.
What is Elluminate Inc's typical grant size?
Elluminate Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,235, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elluminate Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Elluminate Inc give grants?
Elluminate Inc gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (13%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Elluminate Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elluminate Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Elluminate Inc's largest grantees?
Elluminate Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Association of Ethiopian Jews (AEJ) ($20,000), Jindas Social Urban Vitalization ($20,000) and Lada'at Choose Well ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elluminate Inc?
Elluminate Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Elluminate Inc fund?
Elluminate’s stated mission is to empower feminist Jewish women leaders and philanthropists to advance equity and social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elluminate Inc?
Elluminate Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check elluminatewomen.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Elluminate Inc's EIN?
Elluminate Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3897852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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