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Wendell And Celia Ellis Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ONEONTA, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $688K. Annual income is reported at $367K. Total assets have grown from $526K in 2019 to $736K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2023. According to available records, Wendell And Celia Ellis Family Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $851K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $194K in 2021 to $657K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $160K, with an average award of $37K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Alabama and Texas and North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Wendell And Celia Ellis Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AL, TX, NC.
Wendell And Celia Ellis Family Foundation has distributed a total of $851K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $37K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $160K.
Wendell And Celia Ellis Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wendell And Celia Ellis Family Foundation is headquartered in ONEONTA, AL. While based in AL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Wendell Ellis | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Celia C Ellis | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amelia Hunter Wyrick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Neil Carter Ellis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$210K
Total Assets
$736K
Fair Market Value
$879K
Net Worth
$736K
Grants Paid
$202K
Contributions
$255K
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$41K
Total: $711K
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$851K
Average Grant
$37K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Memorial United Methodist ChurchGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Oneonta, AL | $116K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Boone, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central AlabamaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Birmingham, AL | $2K | 2022 |
| God'S GarageGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Conroe, TX | $25K | 2021 |
| Camp SumatangaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Gallant, AL | $5K | 2021 |
| Embrace Alabama KidsGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Montgomery, AL | $2K | 2021 |
| Auburn University FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Auburn, AL | $2K | 2021 |
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