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The Ellis Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ATKINS, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Susanne Feilds. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $799K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and Tennessee. According to available records, The Ellis Family Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $319K, with a median grant of $19K. The foundation has distributed between $50K and $107K annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $107K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $26K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia and Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$14K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 4 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.
The Ellis Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, TN.
The Ellis Family Foundation has distributed a total of $319K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $19K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $26K.
The Ellis Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Ellis Family Foundation is headquartered in ATKINS, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Ellis Jr | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Fields | SecretaryTreasury | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$54K
Total Assets
$869K
Fair Market Value
$907K
Net Worth
$869K
Grants Paid
$50K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$170K
Distribution Amount
$50K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$319K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$19K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Music HeritageEnsuring rich heritage and tradition through music | Blountville, TN | $25K | 2024 |
| Smyth Animal Rescue And ResourceSave lives and improve domestic animals lives | Marion, VA | $20K | 2024 |
| Smyth County Humane SocietyProtects domestic animals through spay and neuter | Marion, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Marion Downtown AssociationSupport downtown asst for community | Marion, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Smyth Animal Rescue & Resource CtrSAVE LIVES AND IMPROVE PET LIFE | Marion, VA | $25K | 2022 |
| Emory & HenryHELP SUPPORT COLLEGE PROGRAM OPERATI | Emory, VA | $2K | 2021 |