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Also known as: ELTON DREW ET AL TRUSTEES
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Ellison Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. The principal officer is Elton Drew. It holds total assets of $90.4M. Annual income is reported at $17.4M. Total assets have grown from $74.4M in 2011 to $90.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. According to available records, Ellison Foundation has made 107 grants totaling $13.5M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.3M in 2019 to $2.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.2M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $1M, with an average award of $126K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$158K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 23 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.
Ellison Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 107 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC.
Ellison Foundation has distributed a total of $13.5M across 107 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $126K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $1M.
Ellison Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ellison Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton F Drew | TRUSTEE | $150K | $0 | $150K |
| Andrew Silverman | TRUSTEE | $125K | $0 | $125K |
| Martin Hall | TRUSTEE | $79K | $0 | $79K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$90.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$90.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
107
Total Giving
$13.5M
Average Grant
$126K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $550K | 2022 |
| University Of Massachusetts ChanPROGRAM SUPPORT | Worcester, MA | $350K | 2023 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital TrustPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| Brigham & Womens HospitalPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $195K | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $175K | 2023 |
| Mass Eye & Ear InfirmaryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $175K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $165K | 2023 |
| South Shore ConservatoryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Duxbury, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| West Boylston Jrsr High SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | West Boylston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Pine Street InnPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlacePROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Crossroads For KidsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Duxbury, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Duxbury Bay Maritime SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Duxbury, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Canton, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Lahey Health Shared ServicesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Burlington, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Uss Constitution MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Duxbury Beach Reservation IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Duxbury, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Tufts University School Of MedicineGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $225K | 2022 |
| Mass General HospitalGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| Boston Medical CenterGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $188K | 2022 |
| Boston Children'S HospitalGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $125K | 2022 |
| City YearGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Mass Eye & Ear HospitalGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $75K | 2022 |