Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation is a private foundation in Edison, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $475,050 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,075 and the largest $150,000. 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$475,050
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,075
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$685,854
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $679,800 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $525,932 | 60 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $679,800 | 45 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $475,050 | 34 | $685,854 |
How to apply
Joseph and Barbara Ellis 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 Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $359,350 |
| Connecticut | 13 | $76,500 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $8,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Audubon Society Inc | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Friends of Birdlife International Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Brooklyn Queens Conservatory of Music | General purpose | $40,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | General purpose | $35,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal - Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Barnard College | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Earthjustice | General purpose | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cornwall Conservation Trust Inc | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Dorot Inc | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Housatonic Valley Association Inc | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc (Doctors Without Borders) | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sharon Audubon Center | General purpose | $5,550 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General purpose | $3,150 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General purpose | $3,000 |
| The Cornwall Volunteer Fire Dept | General purpose | $2,000 |
| New York City Audubon Society Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cornwall Foundation Inc | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Cornwall Library Association Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of N West CT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Stanley M Isaacs Neighborhood Center Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Cornwall Historical Society Inc | General purpose | $500 |
| Ladies Hospital Aid Society of Western Pa | General purpose | $500 |
| Cornwall Child Center Inc | General purpose | $300 |
| 122 East 66th Street Foundation Inc | General purpose | $250 |
| Congregation Bnai Torah | General purpose | $100 |
| Cornwall Chronicle Inc | General purpose | $100 |
| Cornwall Village Improvement Society | General purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Ellis
- Barbara Ellis
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation give?
$475,050 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,075.
Who runs Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Ellis (Trustee) and Barbara Ellis (Trustee).
What does Joseph and Barbara Ellis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and faith communities.