The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $48,650 to charitable organizations, including organizations in the arts, health, community services, and other fields.
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family at a glance
In short: The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family gave $49K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,650
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,423
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $456,589
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family
- How to Apply
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The filing says qualified organizations with appropriate interests and objectives are encouraged to apply. Request a form from the foundation for financial assistance; applications may be submitted anytime.
- Review Cycle
- Applications may be submitted anytime.
- Deadline
- Applications may be submitted anytime.
- Contact
Application contact: Elliott Kornhauser
Mailing address: 901 Coast View Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 494-4722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Radiant Health Ocra ($25K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 itemized grants list recipients in California and one recipient in New York: Rainbow Railroad received $100. The filing’s recipient-state summary reports 100% of grant dollars in California and less than 1% in New York, which differs from the itemized grant list.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% 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 $22K (2020) to $49K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radiant Health Ocra Irvine, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $25,000 |
| Canada Israel Culture Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation Irvine, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $5,500 |
| Laguna Art Museum Laguna Beach, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $2,500 |
| Philharmonic Society of Oc Irvine, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,500 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts Costa Mesa, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,500 |
| Men Alive Santa Ana, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,050 |
| Laguna Food Pantry Laguna Beach, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $500 |
| LGBTQ Center Oc Santa Ana, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $500 |
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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 | $456,589 | $68,020 | $53,251 | $48,650 | 11 | $48,650 | $16,747 | $34,606 |
| 2023 | $441,820 | $126,533 | $39,327 | $37,050 | 9 | $37,050 | $56,611 | $27,726 |
| 2022 | $354,614 | $107,753 | $33,137 | $31,000 | 3 | $31,000 | $7,362 | $25,282 |
| 2021 | $279,998 | $56,041 | $32,178 | $30,000 | 4 | $30,000 | $6,041 | $22,631 |
| 2020 | $256,135 | $53,136 | $24,259 | $21,600 | 6 | — | $3,837 | $17,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions encompass California art and artists (Laguna Art Museum), food assistance (Laguna Food Pantry), and pancreatic cancer research, community-building, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network). VoicesAlive describes its mission as using music to entertain, inform, bring joy, and build bridges between the LGBTQ+ community and the public.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $48,650. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest awards were $25,000 to Radiant Health OCRA, $10,000 to Canada Israel Culture Foundation, and $5,500 to University of California Irvine Foundation. Other grants included $2,500 to Laguna Art Museum; $1,500 each to Philharmonic Society of OC and Segerstrom Center for the Arts; and $1,050 to Men Alive.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elliott Kornhauser is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family is led by Elliott Kornhauser, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliott Kornhauser
Trustee
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 Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family
How much does The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family give each year?
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family gave $49K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 9 grants.
What is The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family's typical grant size?
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,423, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family give grants?
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (3 grants), Laguna Beach, CA (3 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (2 grants).
Does The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Other Charitable Organizations" (11 grants).
Who are The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family's largest grantees?
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family's largest 2024 grantees include Radiant Health Ocra ($25,000), Canada Israel Culture Foundation ($10,000) and University of California Irvine Foundation ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family?
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family reported $457K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family?
The filing says qualified organizations with appropriate interests and objectives are encouraged to apply. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family's EIN?
The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6174067. 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.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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