Ellucian Foundation
Accepts applications
Ellucian Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $595,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$595,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$98,787
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2025 was up from $585,000 the year before.
98% of its 2025 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 | $697,350 | 28 | $82,740 |
| 2024 | $585,000 | 36 | $106,004 |
| 2025 | $595,000 | 40 | $98,787 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellucian Foundation 2003 Edmund Halley Drive Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 968-9000 |
| What to submit | The application form is available online |
| Deadlines | Us application was open april 07 - may 23 non-us application was open april 07 - june 20 |
| Restrictions | In 2025, the ellucian foundation is accepting path applications from: - U.S. 2-YEAR public institutions that are eligible to participate in the federal title IV student aid programs. Public 2-YEAR minority serving institutions (MSIS) are strongly encouraged to apply. - in antigua and barbuda, australia, barbados, canada, chile, colombia, ecuador, ireland, lebanon, jamaica, mexico, trinidad and tobago, and the united kingdom, not-for-profit higher education institutions that are approved by the country's ministry of higher education (or other national government ministry) to provide associate's or bachelor's degrees. |
What Ellucian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $110,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $25,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coast Community College District | Path scholarship 2025 | $50,000 |
| Central Carolina Tech College | Path scholarship 2025 | $25,000 |
| Chattachoochee Valley Community Col | Path scholarship 2025 | $25,000 |
| Adirondack Community College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Alamo Colleges Foundation Inc | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Ccac Educational Foundation | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Clatsop Community College Foundatio | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| College of Dupage | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Solacc | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Gateway Technical College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Hudson Valley CC Foundation | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Iowa Valley Community College Distr | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Inc | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Jefferson College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Johnson County Community | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Normandale Community College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| North Shore Community College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Northeast Texas CC Foundation | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Ranger College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| San Jacinto Community College Found | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Ucnj Union College of Union County | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Victoria College Foundation | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Wharton County Junior College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Wilkes Community College | Path scholarship 2025 | $15,000 |
| Brookdale Comm College Foundation | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Coastal Bend College | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Community College of Vermont | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundati | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Hudson County Community | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Lee College District | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Morton College | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| St Mary's College of Maryland | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Wichita State U Ap Sci and Tech | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Wor-Wic Community College Inc | Path scholarship 2025 | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Welding
- Kirsten Weeks
- Rachael Tilley
Questions people ask
Does Ellucian Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Us application was open april 07 - may 23 non-us application was open april 07 - june 20.
How much does Ellucian Foundation give?
$595,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ellucian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Welding (Exec Director and Director), Kirsten Weeks (Treasurer and Director) and Rachael Tilley (Secretary and Director).
What does Ellucian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.