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Ellis Family Foundation is a private trust based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $352K. Total assets have grown from $958K in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Ellis Family Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $257K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $58K and $138K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $138K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $36K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Georgia, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ellis Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, GA.
Ellis Family Foundation has distributed a total of $257K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $36K.
Ellis Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ellis Family Foundation is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of America N A | TRUSTEE | $20K | $0 | $20K |
Total Giving
$82K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$61K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$46K
Distribution Amount
$70K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$257K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Church Of NorwoodGENERAL OPERATING | Norwood, MA | $32K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityGENERAL OPERATING | New Haven, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Ma Horticultural SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Wellesley, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| New England Wildflower SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Framingham, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Carroll Center For The BlindGENERAL OPERATING | Newton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Morgan Memorial Goodwill IndGENERAL OPERATING | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Boys Scouts Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATING | Milford, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| CareGENERAL OPERATING | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Us Funds For UnicefGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Project HopeGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Perkins School For The BlindGENERAL OPERATING | Watertown, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Odd Fellows HomeGENERAL OPERATING | Worcester, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL OPERATING | West Nyack, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Andover Newton Theological SchGENERAL OPERATING | Wayland, MA | $3K | 2022 |