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El Faro Ephraim Foundation

Evanston, Illinois  ·  EIN 810872813  ·  Private foundation

El Faro Ephraim Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $538K in annual giving against $740K in assets. This page documents the 13 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for El Faro Ephraim Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$538K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$740K
Total assets
13
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What El Faro Ephraim Foundation funds

El Faro Ephraim Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for El Faro Ephraim Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mission of Hope
EL FARO MISSION
Cedar Park, TX$444K2020
Maranatha Chapel
EL FARO MISSION
Evergreen Park, IL$357K2018
Mision El Faro
TO FUND PURCHASES OF FOOD AND BASIC NECESSITIES FOR FAMILIES IN GUATEMALA
Creston, IA$178K2022
Maranatha Chapel
EL FARO MISSION
Evergreen Park, IL$120K2017
Cityline Bible Church
CHURCH OFFERING
Niles, IL$105K2024
Mission Impact
MISSION WORK IN GUATEMALA
Madison, WI$99K2024
Advancing Native Missions
EL FARO MISSION
Afton, VA$94K2020
Advancing Native Missions
EL FARO MISSION
Afton, VA$94K2022
Mission Impact
MISSION WORK IN GUATEMALA
Madison, WI$72K2023
Advancing Native Missions
EL FARO MISSION
Afton, VA$55K2018
Cityline Bible Church
CHURCH OFFERING
Niles, IL$25K2023
Advancing Native Missions
EL FARO MISSION
Afton, VA$24K2023
Mission El Faro
EL FARO FUNDRAISER
$4K2024

El Faro Ephraim Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$120K
2018$412K
2020$538K
2022$272K
2023$120K
2024$208K

How to apply for funding from El Faro Ephraim Foundation

El Faro Ephraim Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about El Faro Ephraim Foundation

Does El Faro Ephraim Foundation accept grant applications?
El Faro Ephraim Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does El Faro Ephraim Foundation fund?
El Faro Ephraim Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Mission of Hope, Maranatha Chapel, Mision El Faro. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does El Faro Ephraim Foundation give in grants?
El Faro Ephraim Foundation reported $538K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.7M over 13 grants.
Where is El Faro Ephraim Foundation located?
El Faro Ephraim Foundation is based in Evanston, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810872813.
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About this profile. This page is built from El Faro Ephraim Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with El Faro Ephraim Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.