Ellman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $265,498 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,375. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$265,498
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,375
- Assets$3,471
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $231,247 the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 | $231,247 | 20 | $4,913 |
| 2024 | $265,498 | 21 | $3,471 |
How to apply
Ellman 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 Ellman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $159,088 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $52,410 |
| California | 2 | $28,000 |
| New York | 5 | $21,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center | Educational & social | $60,375 |
| Jinsa | Educational & social | $52,410 |
| Napa Valley Festival Association | Educational & social | $23,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | Medical services | $20,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Educational | $15,000 |
| University of Miami Frost School of Music | Educational & social | $14,061 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Ft Lauderdale | Educational & social | $13,622 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Medical services | $10,000 |
| Fidf | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Medical services | $9,500 |
| Achieve Miami | Educational & social | $5,000 |
| Penn Hillel | Educational & social | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | Medical services | $5,000 |
| La'aretz Foundation | Educational & social | $5,000 |
| Central Fund of Isreal | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Miami | Humanitarian | $3,600 |
| Jafco | Educational & social | $2,830 |
| American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro | Medical services | $500 |
| American Friends of Israel Philharmonic | Educational & social | $500 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | Humanitarian | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- J Leon Ellman
- Elaine Ellman
- Neil Ellman
- Lance Ellman
- Kevin Sirop
Questions people ask
Does Ellman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellman Family Foundation give?
$265,498 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ellman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Leon Ellman (President), Elaine Ellman (VP), Neil Ellman (VP) and Lance Ellman (VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ellman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.