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Ellison Foundation is a private trust based in BELLEVUE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Thomas Ellison. It holds total assets of $45.9M. Annual income is reported at $33.6M. Total assets have grown from $8.2M in 2011 to $42.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Ellison Foundation has made 349 grants totaling $10.6M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $2.6M and $5.4M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.4M distributed across 176 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $600K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 178 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Idaho, Vermont, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 82 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 primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 349 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, ID, VT.
Ellison Foundation has distributed a total of $10.6M across 349 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $600K.
Ellison Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is N A. The foundation explicitly states it cannot accept unsolicited requests for funding.
Ellison Foundation is headquartered in BELLEVUE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hurlbut | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR | $148K | $10K | $158K |
| Maureen Sue Ellison | V. PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas Ellison | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.9M
Total Assets
$42.7M
Fair Market Value
$42.5M
Net Worth
$42.7M
Grants Paid
$2.6M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.9M
Distribution Amount
$2M
Total: $41M
Total Grants
349
Total Giving
$10.6M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
178
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| VenturesHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey Seattle High SchoolEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Seattle Children'S FoundationHOMELESSNESS PREVENTION | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington FoundationEDUCATION-BROTHERHOOD INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Overlake Medical Center FoundationHEALTHCARE | Bellevue, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Seattle Art MuseumARTISTIC PROGRAMS | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Brothers For LifeHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $120K | 2023 |
| Bellevue Boys & Girls ClubYOUTH PROGRAMS | Bellevue, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Intrepid EventsHUNGER COALITION | Ketchum, ID | $100K | 2023 |
| Montpelier AliveSUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES | Montpelier, VT | $100K | 2023 |
| United Way Of King CountySAFETY NET FUND | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Seattle UniversityEDUCATION / GYM CONSTRUCTION | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| KidvantageHUMAN SERVICES | Issaquah, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwest Education AccessEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Vermont Community FoundationVT FLOOD RESPONSE | Middlebury, VT | $50K | 2023 |
| Vine Maple PlaceHOMELESSNESS | Maple Valley, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Seattle AcademyEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Westside BabyYOUTH NEEDS | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Recovery CafeCOUNSELING PROGRAMS | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Rainier ScholarsEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $29K | 2023 |
| Rwanda Girls InitiativeYOUTH SERVICES | Medina, WA | $26K | 2023 |
| Wonderland Child & Family ServicesHOPE RISING CLINIC | Shoreline, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Vision HouseHOMELESSNESS | Renton, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| KinderingHEALTHCARE | Bellevue, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Art CorpsARTS EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Dawson PlaceCHILD ADVOCACY | Everett, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| North HelplineFOOD ACCESSIBLITY | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Lahai HealthHEALTHCARE | Lynnwood, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Worldwide Fistula FundHEALTHCARE | Schaumburg, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Para Los Ninos De HighlineACADEMIC SUCCESS | Burien, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ada Developers AcademyEDUCATIONAL | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Family Law CasaPROVIDE ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN | Tukwila, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Rainier AthletesEDUCATION, YOUTH SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Businesses Ending Slavery & TraffickingSJC SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Gregory HomeHUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| YwcaPASSAGE POINT OPERATIONS | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Degrees Of ChangeSEED INTERNSHIPS | Tacoma, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Eastside Legal Assistance ProgramLEGAL SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Legal Counsel For Youth And ChildrenACCESS TO JUSTICE | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| LifewireHOUSING | Bellevue, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Literacy SourceEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Reading PartnersEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Northwest CenterHUMAN SERVICES | Renton, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Attain HousingRENTAL ASSISTANCE | Kirkland, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Evergreen Public SchoolsEDUCATION | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sun Valley Performing ArtsPERFORMING ARTS | Ketchum, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Washington Women In NeedSCHOLARSHIPS | Kirkland, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Freedom HouseDEMOCRACY & FREEDOM | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Cocoon HouseHOMELESSNESS | Everett, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwest Film ForumFILM PRODUCTION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |