Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation
Accepts applications
Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation is a private foundation in Whittier, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$62,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,000 | 17 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $61,000 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $62,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth B Ellis PO Box 5429, Whittier, CA 90607-5429 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (562) 755-6438 |
| What to submit | Letter from charitable organization. |
What Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $22,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| SPCA International | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| ASPCA | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United St | Support the organizations 501(c)(3) programs | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth B Ellis
- Toya A Ellis-Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation give?
$62,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth B Ellis (Ceo) and Toya A Ellis-Taylor (Director).
What does Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and international.