The Elsa Miller Foundation Inc
The Elsa Miller Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York City that actively engages in philanthropic projects across multiple continents. The foundation prioritizes hands-on involvement in the communities it supports, aiming to create leveraged impact and build stronger, more independent and sustainable communities. The foundation's work is grounded in the belief that direct engagement and expertise strengthen the social fabric and create meaningful change for people in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.5M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+147.4% YoY
Grant Count
32
+146.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+0.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on supporting ideas that change communities through belief in people. The foundation emphasizes the importance of hands-on involvement that fortifies the fabric of societies and directly impacts individuals.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation appears open to new applicants.
Grant Range
& Activity:**
Average Grant
amount varies across awards
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Elsa Miller Foundation is actively engaged in projects across:
- Asia
- Africa (including Rwanda and Zambia)
- United States (including California, Oregon, New York, and Arizona)
Specific locations mentioned include New York, Portland, San Luis Obispo, Kigali, and Lusaka.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $18,478,211
- Total revenues: $663,416
- Total expenses: $1,316,576
- Total giving: $1,096,587
Organization Details:
- EIN: 85-3609416
- IRS 501(c)(3) status
- Year formed: 2021
- NTEE code: T20 (Private Foundations)
- Address: 181 E 65th St, New York City, NY 10065
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,478,211 | $19,131,371 | $19,518,782 |
| Revenue | $663,416 | $255,289 | $10,231,274 |
| Expenses | $1,316,576 | $642,700 | $726,059 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,261,150 | $600,403 | $649,523 |
| Net Investment Income | $617,385 | $493,878 | $4,877,750 |
| Distributable Amount | $954,326 | $868,076 | $777,892 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Elsa Brule - President and founder
- Erika Sauer - Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director (compensation: $120,000 as of 2024)
- Beth Jacobs - Treasurer
- Ellette Nyman - Secretary
The foundation is supported by Elsa Brule and operates with a small staff of one employee as of 2024.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELSA BRULE | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ERIKA SAUER | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 30 | $120,000 |
| ELLETTE NYMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in 2024, with notable support for educational initiatives and global health projects. Recent grants reflect the foundation's commitment to library improvements in schools and digital health tool development in Africa, indicating a focus on sustainable community development and educational access.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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