The Koch Ellis Fund
Accepts applications
The Koch Ellis Fund is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $410,750 in 72 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$410,750
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $474,475 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $474,475 | 69 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $410,750 | 72 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Ellis Trustee 55 Highland Street, New Haven, CT 06511 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 752-3200 |
What The Koch Ellis Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $5,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 33 | $185,950 |
| Virginia | 3 | $152,000 |
| New York | 14 | $41,600 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $11,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $6,700 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $5,250 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hollins University | Mink cottage; class of 1974 | $150,000 |
| Berkeley Divinity School of Yale | Pedge payment | $51,100 |
| United Way of Greater New Haven | General purpose | $44,500 |
| Harlem Academy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | General purpose | $20,100 |
| Trinity Church on the Green | General purpose | $17,750 |
| Fair Haven Community Healthcare | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Orange Congregational Church | General purpose | $7,500 |
| New Haven Reads | General purpose | $6,000 |
| The Foote School | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Duke University | General purpose | $3,000 |
| McGill University | General purpose | $3,000 |
| The Marfan Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Brookline Ctr for Community Mental Health | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Nightingale Bamford School | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Berkely Academy | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Carleton University Foundation | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Fairplay (Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood) | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Leila Day Nurseries | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Westminister School | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Holy Trinity Church | General purpose | $1,500 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | General purpose | $1,500 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Columbia University | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Voices for Children | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Edgerton Park Conservancy | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Edith B Jackson Childcare | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | General purpose | $1,000 |
| New Haven Chorale Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| New Haven Lawn Club | General purpose | $1,000 |
| NYU STEM School | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles D Ellis
- Linda Koch Lorimer
Questions people ask
Does The Koch Ellis Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Koch Ellis Fund give?
$410,750 in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Koch Ellis Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles D Ellis (Trustee) and Linda Koch Lorimer (Trustee).
What does The Koch Ellis Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.