The ELMA Philantrophies develops and manages strategies, investments, and partnerships for The ELMA Group of Foundations. The main foundation, The ELMA Foundation, is one of the world's largest private foundations focused on improving the lives of children in Africa by investing in healthcare and education. Focus areas of other foundations include: providing relief to communities affected by humanitarian crises; investing in the growth of high potential social enterprises in Africa; and supporting youth development through music in the United States.