The Ellis Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ellis Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $61,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$151,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$61,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $380,500 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $151,000 | 10 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joanne Ellis 7868 Madrona Drive NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 464-4908 |
| What to submit | Application form |
| Restrictions | The ellis foundation concentrates its giving in the areas of the envir |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $146,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ellis Foundation | General operating | $61,000 |
| Puget Sound Sage | General operating | $25,000 |
| 350 Seattle | General operating | $25,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | General operating | $10,000 |
| Farestart | General operating | $5,000 |
| Solid Ground Washington | General operating | $5,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Weld Seattle | General operating | $5,000 |
| Washington Community Action Network | General operating | $5,000 |
| Real Change Homeless Empowerment | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edmund Ellis
- Joanne Ellis
- Christina Ellis
- Charles Ellis
- Robyn Ellis
Questions people ask
Does The Ellis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ellis Foundation give?
$151,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Ellis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edmund Ellis (President), Joanne Ellis (Secretary), Christina Ellis (SGT at Arms) and Charles Ellis (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.