Elmar Fund
Elmar Fund is a private foundation, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $203K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+25.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$104K
-40.3% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-36.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elmar Fund reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Elmar Fund
Based on IRS filings
Elmar Fund is a private foundation, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $203K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,928,351 | $2,327,565 | $2,088,192 |
| Revenue | $293,475 | $231,438 | $93,523 |
| Expenses | $148,230 | $209,047 | $173,847 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $109,101 | $183,190 | $140,390 |
| Net Investment Income | $202,878 | $145,331 | $15,468 |
| Distributable Amount | $125,949 | $114,090 | $124,998 |
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
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Congregation Rodeph Sholom ($41,000), Primary Stages ($20,865), Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRYN MAWR COLLEGE BRYN MAWR, PA | UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $1,700 |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MAHATTAN NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| CITY MEALS-ON-WHEELS NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| CONGREGATION RODEPH SHOLOM NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $41,000 |
| DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
| ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $1,500 |
| HORACE MANN SCHOOL RIVERDALE, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| NEW YORK CITY CENTER NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $1,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENCE LERNER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| EUGENE BRENWASSER | TREASURER | — | — |
| ELISABETH LERNER | V PRES & SECRETARY | 2 | $6,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Elmar Fund?
As of 2024, Elmar Fund holds $2.9M in total assets with $293K in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $104K in 2024.
Where does Elmar Fund operate?
Elmar Fund has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Elmar Fund award?
In 2024, Elmar Fund awarded 17 grants totaling $104K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Elmar Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elmar Fund reported a distributable amount of $126K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Elmar Fund's EIN?
Elmar Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3635649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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