Private foundation · EIN 23-6851809 · Norristown, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust

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: 9 grants paid, $263K total, median $15K. 78% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$263K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in PA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Swedish Historical MuseumPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating purposes$140K
Boston UniversityBoston, MAGeneral operations$43K
Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operations$20K
Back on My FeetPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operations$17K
The Chamber of Orchestra of PhiladePhiladelphia, PAGeneral operations$15K
Hadassah University Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operations$10K
The Emergency Aid of PennsylavaniaWayne, PAGeneral operations$9,500
Haws Ave United Methodist ChurchNorristown, PAGeneral operations$7,500
The Metropolitan Business CitizensAtlantic City, NJGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · Massachusetts 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Norristown, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust 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 Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $263K across 9 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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