The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Founded in 2019 by Joseph Deitch, it supports social-impact leaders and organizations through grants and services such as mentorship, training, capacity building, and connections with experts.
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 92 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), top state California. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,869,814
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 92
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,933
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,543,319
- -69.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (49 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (20% 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 The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing directs prospective applicants to the foundation’s website for information about application materials and award restrictions. It also directs applicants there for deadline information.
- Contact
Application contact: Carolina Jayaram
Mailing address: 276 Nw 27 St, Miami, FL 33127
Phone: (305) 418-0293
Website: https://elevateprize.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Player Philanthropy Fund ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($25,145), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
275 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 275 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in California (20%), New York (13%), an unspecified state (11%), Washington, D.C. (9%), and Florida (6%). Listed 2024 grantees also include organizations in Maryland, Kansas, Michigan, Delaware, Illinois, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 49 of 65 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $61K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $125K repeat.
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 $1.3M (2020) to $4.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 92 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Player Philanthropy Fund Towson, MD | Catalyst award - wade family foundation - to support the launch of translatable | $250,000 |
| Water Org Inc Kansas City, KS | Catalyst award - to support providing safe water and sanitation to all | $250,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MI | Elevate prize program - to support repurposing vacant houses into vibrant community centers | $150,000 |
| Project Street Vet Encinitas, CA | Elevate prize program - to support treating pets whose families are experiencing housing instability or homelessness | $150,000 |
| Rocket Learning Wilmington, DE | Elevate prize program - to support catalyzing early childhood education and community engagement | $150,000 |
| Savelife Foundation New York, NY | Elevate prize program - to support the improvement of road safety and access to emergency medical care across india | $150,000 |
| Tarjimly Mountain View, CA | Elevate prize program - mobile app support for multilingual speakers to volunteer as translators and interpreters | $150,000 |
| Techlit Africa Shabbona, IL | Elevate prize program - to support using recycled computers to create technology labs in schools | $150,000 |
| Amna | Elevate prize program - to support championing refugees mental health | $125,000 |
| Apopo Washington, DC | Elevate prize program - to support training animals to rid the world of landmines and disease | $125,000 |
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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 | $1,543,319 | $10,922,580 | $14,400,688 | $4,869,814 | 92 | $14,317,446 | $379,472 |
| 2023 | $5,132,226 | $938,331 | $11,812,682 | $4,132,163 | 83 | $12,038,959 | $922,807 |
| 2022 | $15,915,657 | $334,259 | $9,597,918 | $3,462,000 | 46 | $9,540,567 | $348,814 |
| 2021 | $25,599,159 | $21,836,715 | $8,151,467 | $3,385,000 | 31 | $8,122,805 | $1,691,485 |
| 2020 | $12,673,831 | $886,209 | $4,439,305 | $1,260,000 | 23 | — | $731,863 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing says its Elevate Prize awards grants to individuals and organizations in areas including relief of the poor, disaster relief, healthcare, affordable housing, education, religion, arts, scientific research, and environmental protection.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. Tarjimly says its mission is to provide translation and interpretation services across language barriers. Brilliant Detroit describes its work as helping families and neighborhoods by supporting school readiness for children ages 0–5 and family health and stability. Asylum Access says its mission is to make human rights a reality for refugees. Other grantees describe work on safety and financial security for survivors of gender-based violence, justice-system reform, waterway protection, prison-industry abolition, and affordable, climate-resilient housing in Africa.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 92 grants totaling $4,869,814. Grants ranged from $350 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants included $250,000 to Player Philanthropy Fund for a Catalyst Award and $250,000 to Water.org to support safe water and sanitation. Grants of $150,000 included support for Brilliant Detroit, Project Street Vet, Rocket Learning, SaveLife Foundation, Tarjimly, and TechLit Africa. The filing also lists $125,000 grants to organizations including AMNA, APOPO, Asylum Access, and Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph S. Deitch as director and president; Matthew F. Deitch as director and vice president; Eric B. Brenman as director and secretary/treasurer; Sanjiv Mirchandani as director; and Carolina Garcia Jayaram as director and CEO.
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc is led by Carolina Garcia Jayaram, Director & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolina Garcia Jayaram
Director & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$368K (2021) → $498K (2024)
Joseph S. Deitch
Director & President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric B. Brenman
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew F. Deitch
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sanjiv Mirchandani
Director
On filings since 2021
2 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $498K, to Carolina Garcia Jayaram (Director & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc
How much does The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc give each year?
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 92 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 83 grants.
What is The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $52,933, across 92 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc that year got $61K on average.
Where does The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc give grants?
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 92) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Elevate Prize Program - Site Visit" (9 grants).
Who are The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Player Philanthropy Fund ($250,000), Water Org Inc ($250,000) and Project Street Vet ($202,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($25,145), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc?
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10.9M.
What does The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says its Elevate Prize awards grants to individuals and organizations in areas including relief of the poor, disaster relief, healthcare, affordable housing, education, religion, arts, scientific research, and environmental protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing directs prospective applicants to the foundation’s website for information about application materials and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4411649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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