The United Elenar Foundation
The United Elenar Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $228,570, with recipients in New York including congregations, schools, welfare organizations, and a medical-assistance organization.
The United Elenar Foundation at a glance
In short: The United Elenar Foundation gave $229K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $228,570
- +133.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,582
- +115.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $5,370,602
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (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 United Elenar Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter request as the application material and names Moshe Landau as the contact. No restrictions on awards are listed.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists October 15 for the current year; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing lists October 15 for the current year; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Moshe Landau
Mailing address: 5223 15 Ave, Brooklyn Ny, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 851-5333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The United Elenar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Pnei Menachem ($146K). Together the top 10 received $228K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 76 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The United Elenar Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $98K (2023) to $274K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Pnei Menachem Brooklyn, NY | Congregation | $145,900 |
| Kupat Eizer Nisuin Bais Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | Welfare | $25,000 |
| Talmud Torah Ohr Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Yeshiva | $18,700 |
| Mesilas Bais Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | School | $11,500 |
| Bnos Chaya Brooklyn, NY | SCHOOL | $11,000 |
| Cong Yeshiva Bnei Torah Brooklyn, NY | Congregation - Shul | $11,000 |
| Chaim Medical Resource Monroe, NY | Medical Assistance | $1,800 |
| Kollel Bais Talmud Lehoroah Brooklyn, NY | College | $1,800 |
| Zecher Avrohom Brooklyn, NY | Support of religious activities | $500 |
| Beth Oloth Brooklyn, NY | Welfare | $360 |
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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 | $5,370,602 | $119,203 | $241,230 | $228,570 | 13 | $228,570 | $107,643 | $280,460 |
| 2023 | $5,488,270 | $83,001 | $211,041 | $98,000 | 12 | $98,000 | $61,050 | $270,272 |
| 2022 | $5,699,299 | $80,998 | $154,745 | $150,050 | 11 | $150,050 | $76,303 | $279,172 |
| 2021 | $5,692,980 | $283,393 | $278,065 | $273,640 | 21 | $273,640 | — | $289,245 |
| 2020 | $6,043,296 | $63,168 | $249,673 | $246,760 | 19 | — | $63,168 | $308,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The United Elenar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $280K 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 show support for religious congregations and schools, welfare, and medical assistance. Among its grantees, Chaim Medical Resource says it guides people facing medical crises through referrals and treatment options, while Zecher Avrohom says it provides disadvantaged children and parents with tools for independence and success. Beth Oloth says it supports a girls’ orphanage in Jerusalem, and Keren Zichron Aryeh Leib says it maintains a house of worship and helps congregants and others in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $228,570. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $145,900, with a median grant of $1,800. The largest awards included $145,900 to Cong Pnei Menachem, $25,000 to Kupat Eizer Nisuin Bais Yisroel, $18,700 to Talmud Torah Ohr Moshe, $11,500 to Mesilas Bais Yaakov, and $11,000 each to Bnos Chaya and Cong Yeshiva Bnei Torah. Other reported awards included $1,800 to Chaim Medical Resource, $500 to Zecher Avrohom, $360 to Beth Oloth, and $300 to Keren Zichron Aryeh Leib.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chaim Landau and Yisroel Landau as directors.
The United Elenar Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chaim Landau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yisroel Landau
Director
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 United Elenar Foundation
How much does The United Elenar Foundation give each year?
The United Elenar Foundation gave $229K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 12 grants.
What is The United Elenar Foundation's typical grant size?
The United Elenar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $17,582, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The United Elenar Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The United Elenar Foundation give grants?
The United Elenar Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (12 grants).
Does The United Elenar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The United Elenar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Welfare" (4 grants).
Who are The United Elenar Foundation's largest grantees?
The United Elenar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Pnei Menachem ($145,900), Kupat Eizer Nisuin Bais Yisroel ($25,000) and Talmud Torah Ohr Moshe ($18,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The United Elenar Foundation?
The United Elenar Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The United Elenar Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for religious congregations and schools, welfare, and medical assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The United Elenar Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The United Elenar Foundation's EIN?
The United Elenar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6496241. 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The United Elenar Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-united-elenar-foundation-morg_0fb40cfec85041dfa4192031dcd3cdfd
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