Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $262,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $140,000. 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$262,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $146,000 the year before.
22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $146,000 | 8 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $262,500 | 9 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust 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 Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $219,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $42,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Swedish Historical Museum | General operating purposes | $140,000 |
| Boston University | General operations | $42,500 |
| Barnes Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Back on My Feet | General operations | $17,000 |
| The Chamber of Orchestra of Philade | General operations | $15,000 |
| Hadassah University Medical Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Emergency Aid of Pennsylavania | General operations | $9,500 |
| Haws Ave United Methodist Church | General operations | $7,500 |
| The Metropolitan Business Citizens | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Sosnov
- Lynne A Tsvetkov
- William Allenco Wells Fargo
- Sergei Tsvetkov
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust give?
$262,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Sosnov (Trustee), Lynne A Tsvetkov (Trustee), William Allenco Wells Fargo (Trustee) and Sergei Tsvetkov (Trustee).
What does Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.