Elmar Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-3635649

Foundation Overview

Based in New York, NY, Elmar Fund has awarded 251 grants totaling $2,276,919 to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $65,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,276,919
Total Assets
$2,982,043
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$7,000
% Median Grant Growth
+367% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 15 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
New York

89% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (87%), Riverdale (6%), Harrison (6%).

Funding Trajectory
-27%

Declining funding trend with 27% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Elmar Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Nyu Stern School Of $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Children's Museum Of Mahattan $750 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2024
Entertainment Community Fund $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Central Park Conservancy $2,700 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Ophthalmic Edge $4,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Nyu School Of Law $7,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Bryn Mawr College $7,500 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2024
Park Avenue Synagogue $8,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Horace Mann School $8,000 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Project Kesher $16,000 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Primary Stages $20,835 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
New York City Ballet $25,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $42,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2024
Bryn Mawr College $7,500 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2023
Central Park Conservancy $1,700 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Children's Museum Of Mahattan $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
City Meals-on-wheels $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $41,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Diller-quaile School Of Music $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Entertainment Community Fund $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Horace Mann School $7,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2023
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $8,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Nyu School Of Law $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Park Avenue Synagogue $7,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Primary Stages $20,865 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Project Kesher $750 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Roundabout Theater $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Bryn Mawr College $7,500 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2023
Central Park Conservancy $1,700 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Children's Museum Of Mahattan $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
City Meals-on-wheels $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $41,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Diller-quaile School Of Music $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Entertainment Community Fund $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Horace Mann School $7,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2023
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $8,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Nyu School Of Law $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Park Avenue Synagogue $7,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Primary Stages $20,865 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Project Kesher $750 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Roundabout Theater $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2023
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $10,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2022
Central Park Conservancy $2,200 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $47,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Diller-quaile School Of Music $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Entertainment Community Fund $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Horace Mann School $6,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Manhattan Theatre Club $6,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
New York Society Library $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Nyu School Of Law $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Nyu Stern School Of $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Ophthalmic Edge $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Park Avenue Synagogue $9,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Primary Stages $30,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Project Kesher $29,000 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Rip Medical Debt $10,560 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $10,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2022
Central Park Conservancy $2,200 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $47,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Diller-quaile School Of Music $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Entertainment Community Fund $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Horace Mann School $6,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Manhattan Theatre Club $6,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
New York Society Library $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Nyu School Of Law $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Nyu Stern School Of $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Ophthalmic Edge $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Park Avenue Synagogue $9,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Primary Stages $30,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Project Kesher $29,000 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2022
Rip Medical Debt $10,560 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Actor's Fund Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $10,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2021
City Harvest $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
City Meals-on-wheels $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $56,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Center Park Conservancy $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Horace Mann School $11,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,502 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York City Ballet $15,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York Common Pantry $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York Historical Society $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York University $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2021
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Park Avenue Synagogue $4,200 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Project Kesher $5,000 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Second Stage Theatre $2,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
The Madison Playground $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Actor's Fund Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $10,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2021
City Harvest $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
City Meals-on-wheels $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $56,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Center Park Conservancy $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Horace Mann School $11,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,502 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York City Ballet $15,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York Common Pantry $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York Historical Society $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
New York University $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2021
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Park Avenue Synagogue $4,200 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Project Kesher $5,000 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Second Stage Theatre $2,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
The Madison Playground $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Actor's Fund Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $10,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2020
City Harvest $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
City Meals-on-wheels $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $57,800 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Horace Mann School $6,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
New York City Ballet $15,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
New York Common Pantry $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
New York University $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2020
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Park Avenue Synagogue $14,900 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Primary Stages $50,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Project Kesher $15,000 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Second Stage Theatre $3,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
University Glee Club Of New York City $25,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Actor's Fund Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $10,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2020
City Harvest $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
City Meals-on-wheels $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $57,800 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Horace Mann School $6,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
New York City Ballet $15,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
New York Common Pantry $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
New York University $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2020
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Park Avenue Synagogue $14,900 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Primary Stages $50,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Project Kesher $15,000 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Second Stage Theatre $3,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
University Glee Club Of New York City $25,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Actor's Fund Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Als Association $2,000 Liverpool, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $22,500 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2018
City Harvest $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
City Meals-on-wheels $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $46,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Horace Mann School $6,500 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Manhattan Theatre Club $8,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
New York City Ballet $15,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
New York Common Pantry $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
New York Historical Society $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
New York University $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2018
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $8,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Park Avenue Synagogue $5,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Primary Stages $50,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Project Kesher $10,500 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
School Of American Ballet $20,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Second Stage Theatre $2,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Friends Of The San Francisco Public Library $500 San Francisco, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
World Council Of Synagogues $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Actor's Fund Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Alzheimer Association $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $22,500 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
City Harvest $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
City Meals-on-wheels $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $45,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Horace Mann School $6,250 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Manhattan Theatre Club $5,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
New York City Ballet $15,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
New York Common Pantry $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $8,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Park Avenue Synagogue $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Primary Stages $60,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Project Kesher $16,000 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
School Of American Ballet $20,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Second Stage Theatre $2,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
The Pins For Pauly Foundation $1,000 Merrick, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
The Directors Company $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Als Association $2,000 Liverpool, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Unrestricted 2017
New York University $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2017
Actor's Fund Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Alzheimer Association $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $22,500 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
City Harvest $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
City Meals-on-wheels $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $65,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Hadassah Medical Relief Assoc Inc $4,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Horace Mann School $6,250 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Manhattan Theatre Club $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Mount Sinai Ophthalmology $1,000 Miami Beach, FL, US Unrestricted 2016
New York City Ballet $20,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
New York City Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
New York Common Pantry $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
New York Public Library $25,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $7,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Park Avenue Synagogue $4,600 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Primary Stages $35,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Project Kesher $6,500 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
School Of American Ballet $20,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Second Stage Theatre $2,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
The Pins For Pauly Foundation $1,500 Merrick, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Voices Of Ascension $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Leadership Enterprise For A Diverse America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
New York Historical Society $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2016
Actor's Fund Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Bryn Mawr College Slade Society $20,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Unrestricted 2015
Career Transition For Dancers Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
City Harvest $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
City Meals-on-wheels $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Congregation Rodeph Sholom $40,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Hadassah Medical Relief Assoc Inc $4,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Horace Mann School $6,250 Riverdale, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Manhattan Theatre Club $5,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Mount Holyoke College $1,000 South Hadley, MA, US Unrestricted 2015
Mount Sinai Ophthalmology $1,000 Miami Beach, FL, US Unrestricted 2015
New York City Ballet $20,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
New York City Center $1,750 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
New York Public Library $25,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
New York Society Library $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund $6,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Park Avenue Synagogue $8,080 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Primary Stages $17,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Project Kesher $6,500 Harrison, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
School Of American Ballet $20,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
Second Stage Theatre $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015
New York Common Pantry $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2015

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Contact Information

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EIN 13-3635649
Website N/A
Address 45 E 85TH ST New York, NY 10028-0957

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Elmar Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Laurence Lerner
Treasurer Roxane Previty
V Pres & Secretary Elisabeth Lerner

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.