Ellsworth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellsworth Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $491,400 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$491,400
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $382,800 the year before.
85% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,450 | 8 | $901,124 |
| 2024 | $382,800 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $491,400 | 30 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Ellsworth Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ellsworth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 24 | $346,400 |
| California | 3 | $70,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $65,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage International Film Festival | General support of event | $100,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General support | $50,000 |
| Providence Alaska Foundation | Children's hospital support | $50,000 |
| American Heart Assocation | General support | $35,000 |
| American Heart Assocation | General support | $30,000 |
| Alaska Rush Soccer Club | General support | $25,000 |
| Alaska Jewish Campus | General support | $25,000 |
| Covenant House | General support | $25,000 |
| Camp Fire Alaska | Program support | $25,000 |
| Alyeska Ski Club | General support | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care | General support | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane for Fire Relief | General support | $10,000 |
| Alyeska Ski Club | General support | $10,000 |
| United Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Anchorage Opera Company | General support | $10,000 |
| Bartlett Boys | General player support | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| Alaska State Hockey Association | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Alaska Foundation - Opera | General support | $5,000 |
| Alaska Sports Report | General support | $5,000 |
| Alaska Youth Soccer Association | General support | $3,500 |
| Challenge Alaska | General support | $3,100 |
| Alaska Center for the Performing Arts - Comedy Up North | General support | $2,500 |
| Alaska All Stars 12U | General support | $2,500 |
| Trugame Academy | General support | $2,500 |
| Rocket Fuel | General support | $2,100 |
| Alaska State Hockey Association | General support | $2,000 |
| South Anchorage Hockey Association | General support | $1,200 |
| Denali Montessori PTSA | General support | $1,000 |
| South Wrestling | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kari Ellsworth
- John Ellsworth Jr
- Tracy Morris
- Linda Bustamante
Questions people ask
Does Ellsworth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellsworth Foundation give?
$491,400 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ellsworth Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kari Ellsworth (President), John Ellsworth Jr (Director), Tracy Morris (Treasurer) and Linda Bustamante (Secretary).
What does Ellsworth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and animals.