Private foundation · EIN 20-2004218 · Atkins, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Ellis Family 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: 4 grants paid, $55K total, median $14K. 75% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$55K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in VA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Appalachian Music HeritageBlountville, TNEnsuring rich heritage and tradition through music$25K
Smyth County Humane SocietyMarion, VAProtects domestic animals through spay and neuter$14K
Smyth Animal Rescue and ResourceMarion, VASave lives and improve domestic animals lives$13K
Magnetic Tourism AssociationMarion, VATourism & Education$2,480

By state: Virginia 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

The Ellis Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atkins, Virginia, administered in care of Susanne Feilds, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Ellis Family 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 The Ellis Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $55K across 4 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does The Ellis Family Foundation give?

Virginia (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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