Private foundation · EIN 04-6015314 · Dallas, Texas

Helen E Ellis Trust 28450013

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $57K total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$57K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Town of WestportWestport, MAUnrestricted general$47K
Old Dartmouth Historical SocietyNew Bedford, MAUnrestricted general$7,500
Meeting Street MassachusettsDartmouth, MAUnrestricted general$2,500

About this foundation

Helen E Ellis Trust 28450013 is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Helen E Ellis Trust 28450013 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Helen E Ellis Trust 28450013 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $57K across 3 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Helen E Ellis Trust 28450013 give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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