Ellard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Addison, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$84,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$104,693
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $64,500 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,500 | 5 | $6,131 |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 33 | $104,693 |
How to apply
Ellard 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 Ellard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 31 | $74,575 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,425 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winona Christian Group | Donation | $20,000 |
| Winona Animal Advocacy Group | Donation | $7,075 |
| St Pete Fools Charities Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Other Various Contributions | Donation | $4,425 |
| Northeast Community College | Donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty Jo Ellard
- John D Furst
- James T Langham Jr
Questions people ask
Does Ellard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellard Family Foundation give?
$84,000 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ellard Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Betty Jo Ellard (President, Treasurer, Dire), John D Furst (Director) and James T Langham Jr (Secretary, Director).
What does Ellard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.