Ellard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,500 the year before.
60% 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 | $0 | 0 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $82,500 | 8 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 10 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Ellard Family 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 Ellard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $80,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pingree School Inc | To support the Capital Campaign for the new building construction | $50,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Kuicaak Fund and Alaska Venture Fund | $15,000 |
| St Johns Preparatory School Inc | To support tuition assistance for SJP students | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Creative Action Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Action Against Hunger USA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Australian Wildlife Conservancy USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Groundswell International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi Ellard
- James Ellard
- James V Ellard III
Questions people ask
Does Ellard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellard Family Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Ellard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heidi Ellard (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas), James Ellard (Dir) and James V Ellard III (Dir).
What does Ellard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.