The Elaion Foundation
The Elaion Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Ana, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $441K. Net investment income was $25K.
The Elaion Foundation at a glance
In short: The Elaion Foundation gave $441K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $441,000
- -74.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,000
- -80.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,321,592
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Elaion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Faith Fellowship Church ($100K). Together the top 9 received $441K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 24 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Elaion Foundation gives
- Giving grew 126% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2021) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $441K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Faith Fellowship Church Long Beach, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| USC Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Think Together Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Conference Mercer Island, WA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Rooted Ministries Clinton Township, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Central OC Irvine, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Narramore Christian Foundation West Covina, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of Newport Mesa Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Evangelical Covenant Church Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,321,592 | $604,324 | $460,035 | $441,000 | 9 | $441,000 | $25,444 |
| 2023 | $1,938,042 | $861,385 | $1,740,541 | $1,726,000 | 7 | $1,726,000 | $28,317 |
| 2022 | $2,442,216 | $307,018 | $236,256 | $220,000 | 3 | $220,000 | $40,762 |
| 2021 | $2,889,233 | $1,089,980 | $206,468 | $195,000 | 3 | $195,000 | $78,512 |
| 2020 | $1,751,027 | $1,537,342 | $212,045 | $212,000 | 2 | — | $2,730 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elaion Foundation is led by Robert Lee, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Lee
President
On filings since 2020
4 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 The Elaion Foundation
How much does The Elaion Foundation give each year?
The Elaion Foundation gave $441K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 7 grants.
What is The Elaion Foundation's typical grant size?
The Elaion Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $49,000, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elaion Foundation give grants?
The Elaion Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (11%) and Michigan (11%).
Does The Elaion Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Elaion Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Elaion Foundation's largest grantees?
The Elaion Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Faith Fellowship Church ($100,000), USC ($100,000) and Think Together ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elaion Foundation?
The Elaion Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $604K.
What is The Elaion Foundation's EIN?
The Elaion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0579315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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