Ellis Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Ellis Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Riverton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $8,000. 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 grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,950 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $50,000 | 22 | $983,885 |
| 2024 | $60,950 | 30 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $62,000 | 22 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grant Coordinator PO Box 185, Riverton, NJ 08077 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (856) 912-3904 |
| What to submit | Applications can be completed online through the foundation's website (www.ellisfamilyfoundation.org) or by requesting a paper application from the grant coordinator. See contact information above for the grant coordinator. |
| Deadlines | September 30 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ellis Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 21 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Serve humanitarian needs | $8,000 |
| Servicios Latinos de Burlington County | Provide assistance to the latin community | $7,000 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey | Community food bank | $6,500 |
| Individual | Provides items to those in need | $4,000 |
| Westfield Friends School | Provides a place of enrichment, recreation, and information | $3,600 |
| Oaks Integrated Care | To empower and support individuals and families to achieve emotional and physical wellness | $3,000 |
| Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation Burlington County | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Build and repair houses for families in need | $2,500 |
| The Tender | General purpose | $2,100 |
| Garden State Council Boy Scouts of America | Scout reach | $2,000 |
| Riverton Steamboat Landing Foundation | Ensure that adequate moneys are available for the next 150 years to preserve and maintain the physical structure of the historic riverton steamboat landing pier and building | $2,000 |
| Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Treatment & Rehab | To support wildlife | $2,000 |
| Crossroads Program | Build better futures for disadvantaged children. | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Philadelphia | Social services | $2,000 |
| Literacy NJ - Burlington County | Contributes toward improving quality of life gained from delivery of long-term learning services for adults | $2,000 |
| Alice Paul Institute - Institutional Outreach | Women's history programs and leadership development | $2,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Serve humanitarian needs | $1,800 |
| Animal Welfare Associations | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's New Jersey | Respite care and wellness program | $1,000 |
| Legacy Treatment Services | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Bancroft Neurohealth | Brain injury and stroke rehabilitation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan B Ellis
- Steven F Todd
- Heather Ellis
Questions people ask
Does Ellis Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30.
How much does Ellis Family Charitable Foundation give?
$62,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ellis Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan B Ellis (Director), Steven F Todd (Director) and Heather Ellis (Director).
What does Ellis Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.