David W Ellis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David W Ellis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,913 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$30,913
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$712,062
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $34,773 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 | $35,601 | 22 | $17,476 |
| 2024 | $34,773 | 21 | $715,870 |
| 2025 | $30,913 | 23 | $712,062 |
How to apply
David W Ellis Family 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 David W Ellis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 13 | $15,783 |
| Indiana | 3 | $11,190 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,140 |
| Texas | 1 | $400 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Memory Matters | Charitable | $4,600 |
| Deep Well | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Charitable | $2,500 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Mary's College | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundatio | Charitable | $820 |
| Arts Center of Coastal Carolina | Charitable | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $400 |
| Coastal Discovery Museum | Charitable | $250 |
| Harbor View Fun Run | Charitable | $213 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Charitable | $200 |
| Micah's Mission | Charitable | $200 |
| Notre Dame Club of Hilton Head | Charitable | $190 |
| Play for Pink SPCC | Charitable | $140 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head | Charitable | $100 |
| St Judes | Charitable | $100 |
| First Tee of the Low Country | Charitable | $100 |
| DCFD Emerald Society of Pipes Drum | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Ellis
- Barbara G Ellis
- Margaret Ellis
- Carole Ellis Reynders
- Kathleen M Ellis
- Cheryl E Ellis
Questions people ask
Does David W Ellis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David W Ellis Family Foundation give?
$30,913 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs David W Ellis Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David W Ellis (President), Barbara G Ellis (Vice Preside), Margaret Ellis (Vice Preside) and Carole Ellis Reynders (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does David W Ellis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.