Elm Street Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-6564039
Foundation Overview
Based in San Rafael, CA, Elm Street Foundation has awarded 163 grants totaling $11,537,080 to organizations in California, New York and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $360 to $1,115,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 18 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
60% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (91%), Capitola (3%), Newport Beach (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 2143% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Elm Street Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Sense Media | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Corporation Of The Fine Arts Museums | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| For The Tzedek Council | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Friends Of The San Francisco Public Library | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Inspire Mexico Foundation | $5,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Sf | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| San Francisco Day School | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| San Francisco Day School | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| San Francisco Day School | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Teach For America | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | $275,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Wheels Of Community | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Common Sense Media | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $250,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Exploratorium | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard Business School | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Sf | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Day School | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Sf Museum Of Modern Art | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Spca | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Swim Across America | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | $292,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Wait Until 8th | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Yellowstown Club Community Foundation | $510,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| California Academy Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Cares | $360 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Common Sense Media | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Max & Marion Caldwell Foundation | $5,000 | Capitola, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Natural Wakefulness Center | $30,000 | Stone Ridge, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Day School | $575,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Common Sense Media | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $250,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Exploratorium | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard Business School | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Sf | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Day School | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Sf Museum Of Modern Art | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Spca | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Swim Across America | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | $292,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Wait Until 8th | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Yellowstown Club Community Foundation | $510,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| California Academy Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Cares | $360 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Common Sense Media | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Max & Marion Caldwell Foundation | $5,000 | Capitola, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Natural Wakefulness Center | $30,000 | Stone Ridge, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Day School | $575,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Common Sense Media | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $250,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Exploratorium | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard Business School | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Sf | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Day School | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Sf Museum Of Modern Art | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Spca | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Swim Across America | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | $292,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Wait Until 8th | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Yellowstown Club Community Foundation | $510,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| California Academy Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Cares | $360 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Common Sense Media | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Max & Marion Caldwell Foundation | $5,000 | Capitola, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Natural Wakefulness Center | $30,000 | Stone Ridge, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| San Francisco Day School | $575,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| American Conservatory Theater | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Livnot U'lehibanot | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Common Sense Media | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $31,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Exploratorium | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Harvard Business School | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Inspire Mexico Foundation | $10,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Sf | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| San Francisco Ballet | $12,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| San Francisco Day School | $1,115,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Sf Museum Of Modern Art | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| San Francisco Spca | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Swim Across America | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Teach For America | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Tipping Point Community | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | $350,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Wait Until 8th | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Yellowstown Club Community Foundation | $20,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Livnot U'lehibanot | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Aspire Public Schools | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Big Sky Community Food Bank | $1,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Common Sense Media | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $310,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Del Mar Family Relief Fund | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Dlc Foundation | $2,500 | Cleveland, TN, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Exploratorium | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Harvard Business School | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Headlands Center For The Arts | $1,000 | Sausilito, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Human Rights Watch | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Francisco | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Penn Fund | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| San Francisco Day School | $1,045,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Swim Across America | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| The Little School | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $5,000 | Big Sky, MT, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Tipping Point Community | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Vanguard Charitable | $200,000 | Warwick, RI, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | $45,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| San Francisco Spca | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2020 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | $10,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bay Area | $5,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | $100,000 | Gallatin Gateway, MT, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Common Sense Media | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Exploratorium | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Find Your Light Foundation | $10,000 | Ladera Ranch, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservacy | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Harvard Business School | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Little School | $80,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Penn Fund | $10,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Raphael House | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| San Francisco Day School | $295,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Modern Arts | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| San Francisco Symphony Fund | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Summer Search | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Swim Across America | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Tipping Point Community | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charity | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Francisco | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Jewish Community | 2017 |
| Harvard Business School | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charity | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-6564039 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 6106 San Rafael, CA 94903-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Elm Street Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Anh Castro |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Joshua Olshansky |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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