Elizabeth L Elting Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to health-related initiatives, particularly in cancer research and heart health, as evidenced by significant grants to organizations like the American Heart Association and the Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. Additionally, the foundation supports women's empowerment and civil rights organizations, as well as efforts to combat food insecurity. The foundation primarily serves recipients across multiple states, with a notable concentration of support in New York.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities with demonstrated impact in health, cancer research, women's empowerment, education or community services—especially New York-based organizations seeking general operating support and capable of stewarding mid‑to‑large grants.
Good Fit
- • Organization headquartered in or primarily serving New York.
- • Request framed as general operating support or broad program support.
- • Established track record and capacity to manage six‑figure grants.
- • Existing relationship or introduction from current grantees or trusted intermediaries.
- • Mission alignment with health, cancer research, women's issues, advocacy, or community services.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in New York (77% of 2024 dollars) but grants were made across seven states in the latest year, indicating a regional focus with occasional out‑of‑state support.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients (21 grants) and the foundation added 11 new grantees that year, with funded organizations spanning health, research, advocacy and community services.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares it only funds preselected recipients and provides no public application route; although many new grantees appear each year, additions seem invitation‑driven rather than accessible via open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
