The Elishis Family Foundation
The Elishis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports 78 grants totaling $1,488,209, with grants supporting organizations in areas including Jewish education and community life, humanitarian services, and Israel-related work.
The Elishis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Elishis Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state California. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,488,209
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,080
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $41,611
- +8222.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (43 of 78, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (49% 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 Elishis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 421 South Beverly Dr Ste 800, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (424) 276-1797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elishis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colel Chabad ($349K). Together the top 10 received $981K.
Grant Size Distribution
279 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 279 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 45% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to New Jersey (4%) and Florida (2%); Illinois accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Elishis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 78 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $970K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $348,600 |
| Adas Torah Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $107,979 |
| West Coast Kollel (Gitta Nagel Yu Community Kollel) Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Congregation Yeshiva Bais Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Yavneh Hebrew Academy Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $67,000 |
| Tomchei Shabbos KEW Gardens, NY | General Purpose | $58,000 |
| Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Mikvah Society of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva Keren Orah Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Chai Lifeline Beverly Hills, CA | General Purpose | $49,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,611 | $1,530,000 | $1,488,569 | $1,488,209 | 78 | $1,488,209 | $1,978 |
| 2023 | $500 | $1,393,965 | $1,478,862 | $1,474,512 | 63 | $1,474,512 | $2,004 |
| 2022 | $84,577 | $975,000 | $1,044,710 | $1,037,260 | 51 | $1,037,260 | $2,866 |
| 2021 | $156,787 | $669,966 | $1,147,470 | $1,142,680 | 45 | $1,142,680 | $16,616 |
| 2020 | $631,791 | $1,084,860 | $970,456 | $969,886 | 42 | — | $13,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elishis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish educational and community organizations, charitable food services, special education, and organizations focused on Israel and combating antisemitism.
Some grantees describe their work in these areas. Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel says it advances the study of the Talmud and Jewish law; Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles says it provides food and support for people in need; and Maor Academy LA describes itself as a learning center providing special education for children with diverse needs. Impact Forum Foundation describes its work as connecting philanthropists to support efforts to fight antisemitism and strengthen Israel and the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 78 grants totaling $1,488,209. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $348,600, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $348,600 to Colel Chabad in Brooklyn, New York; $107,979 to Adas Torah in Los Angeles; $100,000 each to West Coast Kollel in Los Angeles and Congregation Yeshiva Bais Yitzchok in Brooklyn; and $67,000 to Yavneh Hebrew Academy in Los Angeles. These grants were listed for general purposes.
Other 2024 recipients included Tomchei Shabbos ($58,000), Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel ($50,000), Mikvah Society of Los Angeles ($50,000), Yeshiva Keren Orah ($50,000), Chai Lifeline ($49,900), The Tzedakah Fund ($38,000), and YULA High Schools Trustee Society ($36,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brenda Elishis as president and director, and Isser Elishis as vice president and manager.
The Elishis Family Foundation is led by Brenda Elishis, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brenda Elishis
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isser Elishis
Vice President & Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Elishis Family Foundation
How much does The Elishis Family Foundation give each year?
The Elishis Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 63 grants.
What is The Elishis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Elishis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,080, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Elishis Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Elishis Family Foundation give grants?
The Elishis Family Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (21 grants), Brooklyn, NY (18 grants), Lakewood, NJ (6 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Elishis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Elishis Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (78 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Elishis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Elishis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colel Chabad ($348,600), Adas Torah ($107,979) and West Coast Kollel (Gitta Nagel Yu Community Kollel) ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elishis Family Foundation?
The Elishis Family Foundation reported $42K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Elishis Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish educational and community organizations, charitable food services, special education, and organizations focused on Israel and combating antisemitism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elishis Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elishis Family Foundation's EIN?
The Elishis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3502742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Elishis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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