Elfenworks Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Elfenworks Foundation is a Silicon Valley organization that supports social justice and social entrepreneurship in the Bay Area and beyond. Other areas of interest are equity, poverty, film and mindfulness. It works globally, but funds many organizations in Northern California.
IP TAKE: This funder works mainly through project-based partnerships with like-minded organizations. It does not accept applications for funding at this time.
PROFILE: Established in 2006, the Elfenworks Foundation is affiliated with Elfenworks Productions, LLC, a multimedia production company dedicated to awareness-raising projects in-house and for nonprofits. It aims to “help hope grow” by encouraging changemakers and supporting innovative solutions to pressing problems. The organization is based in San Mateo, California. Interests are social justice, peace, mindfulness, poverty, and equity.
Elfenworks has partnered with grassroots organizations working in the fields of law, media, policy and the arts. Past Northern California grantees include continuing and professional education programs at UCSF, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, New Door Ventures and the Peninsula Symphony of Northern California. The foundation has also established a social justice film award.
This funder’s grants usually remain below $10,000, supporting a broad array of grassroots organizations in the Bay Area and around the world.
Elfenworks does not accept unsolicited requests for support. Direct general questions to the staff at 650-581-4100 or via online form.
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