Private foundation · EIN 04-6050704 · Boston, Massachusetts

Ellison Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $4.6M total, median $169K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$4.6M
Median grant
$169K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$90M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer SocietyFarmingham, MAProgram support$792K
Tufts University School of MedicineBoston, MAProgram support$675K
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAProgram support$650K
Beth Israel Lahey Health IncBoston, MAProgram support$507K
Brigham & Womens HospitalBoston, MAProgram support$415K
University of Massachusetts Chan Med SchoolWorcester, MAProgram support$350K
Boston Childrens Hospital TrustBoston, MAProgram support$250K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAProgram support$170K
Mass Eye & Ear InfirmaryBoston, MAProgram support$169K
Crossroads for KidsDuxbury, MAProgram support$100K
Duxbury Bay Maritime SchoolDuxbury, MAProgram support$100K
Pine Street InnBoston, MAProgram support$100K
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MAProgram support$100K
South Shore ConservatoryHingham, MAProgram support$100K
West Boylston Jrsr High SchoolWest Boylston, MAProgram support$100K
Uss Constitution MuseumCharlestown, MAProgram support$50K
Duxbury Beach Reservation IncDuxbury, MAProgram support$20K

About this foundation

Ellison Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Elton Drew, tax-exempt since 1953. 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 Ellison Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ellison Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.6M across 17 grants, a median of $169K.

Where does Ellison Foundation give?

Massachusetts (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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