The Elizabeth Foundation
The Elizabeth Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it gave $371,174 through 12 grants to organizations whose stated purposes included education, healthcare and research, local community development, human rights, and social services.
The Elizabeth Foundation at a glance
In short: The Elizabeth Foundation gave $371K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $371,174
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,931
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,875
- Total assets
- $6,227,702
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Elizabeth 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11150 Santa Monica Blvd 600, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (970) 948-1181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elizabeth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Narrative 4 - the Tides Center ($125K). Together the top 10 received $369K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 75 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to California, 4% to Maine, and 1% each to the District of Columbia and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Elizabeth Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of 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 $303K (2020) to $434K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Narrative 4 - the Tides Center New York, NY | Educational | $125,000 |
| The Polg Foundation New York, NY | Healthcare/Research | $110,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Educational | $50,000 |
| The Thacher School Ojai, CA | Educational | $30,000 |
| Aha Academy of Healing Arts Santa Barbara, CA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Islesboro Community Center Islesboro, ME | Local Community Development | $13,500 |
| Human Rights Group New York, NY | Human Rights | $12,250 |
| The Telos Group Washington, DC | Human Rights | $5,000 |
| Horizons Youth Enrichment Program Inc Westport, CT | Educational | $2,500 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Healthcare/Research | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,227,702 | $682,947 | $452,331 | $371,174 | 12 | $372,605 | $452,766 | $355,589 |
| 2023 | $5,997,086 | $610,218 | $512,637 | $434,402 | 15 | $440,099 | $171,485 | $307,691 |
| 2022 | $5,899,505 | $26,751 | $417,728 | $336,292 | 15 | $338,942 | $157,881 | $321,777 |
| 2021 | $6,290,482 | $604,476 | $502,431 | $420,792 | 12 | $420,792 | $343,143 | $387,043 |
| 2020 | $6,188,437 | $531,251 | $379,311 | $302,792 | 21 | — | $254,353 | $315,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elizabeth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $356K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational support, healthcare and research, local community development, human rights, and social services.
Among its grantees, The POLG Foundation says it addresses unmet medical needs of people with POLG-related disorders, including by identifying research and discoveries related to their treatment and diagnosis. The Thacher School describes itself as a coeducational college-preparatory boarding high school for grades 9–12. Islesboro Community Center says it supports its island community through health, wellness, enrichment, and social interaction for all ages. Huntsman Cancer Foundation says its mission is to support the future of research at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $371,174. Grant amounts ranged from $924 to $125,000, with a median of $12,875.
Its largest grants included $125,000 to Narrative 4 – The Tides Center for education, $110,000 to The POLG Foundation for healthcare and research, $50,000 to Santa Clara University for education, and $30,000 to The Thacher School for education. Other grants included $20,000 to AHA Academy of Healing Arts, $13,500 to Islesboro Community Center, and $12,250 to Human Rights Group.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Karen Lemons Hollins is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Elizabeth Foundation is led by Karen Lemons Hollins, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Lemons Hollins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 Elizabeth Foundation
How much does The Elizabeth Foundation give each year?
The Elizabeth Foundation gave $371K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $434K across 15 grants.
What is The Elizabeth Foundation's typical grant size?
The Elizabeth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,875, and its average grant was $30,931, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Elizabeth Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Elizabeth Foundation give grants?
The Elizabeth Foundation gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Ojai, CA (2 grants).
Does The Elizabeth Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Elizabeth Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (6 grants).
Who are The Elizabeth Foundation's largest grantees?
The Elizabeth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Narrative 4 - the Tides Center ($125,000), The Polg Foundation ($110,000) and Santa Clara University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elizabeth Foundation?
The Elizabeth Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $373K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $356K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Elizabeth Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational support, healthcare and research, local community development, human rights, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elizabeth Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elizabeth Foundation's EIN?
The Elizabeth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0497261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Elizabeth 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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Grantable. (2026). The Elizabeth Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-elizabeth-foundation-morg_51a6249cfa634f84926666bf4adf1f07
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