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Also known as: Family Foundation Inc
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John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in GREENSBORO, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Paul H Livingston Jr. It holds total assets of $12.1M. Annual income is reported at $652K. 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina and California. According to available records, John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc. has made 39 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $3M in 2020 to $63K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.5M, with an average award of $145K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Virginia, California, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$34K
Average Grant
$112K
Largest Grant
$1M
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.
John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, VA, CA.
John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $5.7M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $145K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.5M.
John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in GREENSBORO, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine M Roberts | Assistant Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane R Kearns Formerly Ellison | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Ellison Jr | President, Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$145K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready For School Ready For LifeTo support this integrative program for young children and their families | Greensboro, NC | $35K | 2023 |
| Coalition For Carolina FoundationTo support high education | Chapel Hill, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Everyday Zen FoundationTo support the study and practice of Zen Buddhism | Oceanside, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Higher Education WorksTo support quality and affordable higher education | Raleigh, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Uncch Foundation Faculty Excellence FundTo support quality higher education | Chapel Hill, NC | $1M | 2022 |
| Lawrence SchoolTo support quality primary education | Valley Glen, CA | $33K | 2022 |
| Unc-Chapel Hill The David And Jenny Routh Blue Sky Scholars FundTo provide student scholarships | Chapel Hill, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater GreensboroTo help lift people out of poverty | Greensboro, NC | $14K | 2022 |
| John Jay College Of Criminal Justice The City University Of New YorkTo provide scholarships, internships, fellowships, advising | New York City, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Virginia Episcopal School Building FundsTo support quality secondary education | Lynchburg, VA | $111K | 2021 |
| Friends School Of WilmingtonTo support quality primary education | Wilmington, NC | $100K | 2021 |
| Uncch Foundation Carolina Victory FundTo support quality higher education | Chapel Hill, NC | $100K | 2021 |
| JdrfTo support research for a cure to juvenile diabetes | Greensboro, NC | $36K | 2021 |
| Family Services Of GreensboroTo support vulnerable families in Guilford County | Jamestown, NC | $10K | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Food BankTo secure nutritious food for vulnerable people | Winstonsalem, NC | $8K | 2021 |
| Step Up GreensboroTo equip individuals to become self-sufficient through employment and life skills | Greensboro, NC | $8K | 2021 |
| The Bob Baker Marionette TheaterTo educate and inspire children in the arts | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Unc-Ch Ackland Art MuseumTo support operations of the Ackland Art Museum on the camput of UNC-CH | Chapel Hill, NC | $1.5M | 2020 |
| Unc-Ch Foundation Faculty Excellence FundTo support quality higher eduction | Chapel Hill, NC | $1M | 2020 |
| Virginai Episcopal SchoolTo support quality secondary education | Lynchburg, VA | $200K | 2020 |
| Unc-Ch Foundation - Chancellor'S FundTo support quality higher education | Chapel Hill, NC | $100K | 2020 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationTo support research in the treatment and prevention of juvenille diabetes | Greensboro, NC | $100K | 2020 |
| Community Foundation-Tanger Performin Arts CenterTo support the building of a performing arts center in Greensboro, NC | Greensboro, NC | $40K | 2020 |
| Family Service Of The PiedmontTo support individuals and families facing critical hardships involving domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability | Greensboro, NC | $10K | 2020 |
| Community Foundation-Da Freeman Artists FundTo support local artists | Greensboro, NC | $10K | 2020 |
| Ves BaseballTo support the baseball program at Virginia Episcopal School | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| Bob Barker Marionette TheaterTo introduce children in underserved communities to theatre and the arts | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Unc-Ch Foundtion - OnecarolinaTo support the efforts of the UNC-CH Development Office | Chapel Hill, NC | $1K | 2020 |
| Society Of The CincinnatiTo support preservation of Revolutionary War artifacts and history, as well as educational outreach of The Society | Washington, DC | $500 | 2020 |