Abraham and Rose Ellis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abraham and Rose Ellis Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,825 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $24,500. 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$76,825
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$24,500
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,250 the year before.
20% 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 | $71,500 | 19 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $63,250 | 23 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $76,825 | 26 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Abraham and Rose 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 Abraham and Rose Ellis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $37,000 |
| Colorado | 13 | $29,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $2,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,325 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Health Foundation | ACP Clinical Trials & Research Fund | $24,500 |
| Colorado Academy | General | $7,000 |
| Congregation Beth Or | General | $5,000 |
| Drueding Center | General | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver | General | $3,000 |
| Off the Ropes | General | $3,000 |
| Davis Phinney Foundation | general | $2,500 |
| Katz Center University of Pennsylvania | General | $2,500 |
| PWR | General | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver | general | $2,000 |
| Casting for Recovery | General | $2,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | General | $2,000 |
| Ignite Adaptive Sports | General | $2,000 |
| National Sports Center for Disabled | General | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General | $1,325 |
| CFEI Foundation | general | $1,200 |
| Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse | General | $1,000 |
| Museum of Boulder | general | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Boulder Valley | general | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona | General | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | general | $1,000 |
| TGTHR (formerly Attention Homes) | General | $1,000 |
| Chabad of South Palm Beach | General | $500 |
| Temple Beth Kodesh | General | $500 |
| Temple Beth Kodesh | general | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael D Ellis
Questions people ask
Does Abraham and Rose Ellis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abraham and Rose Ellis Foundation give?
$76,825 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Abraham and Rose Ellis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael D Ellis (Trustee).
What does Abraham and Rose Ellis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.