Private foundation · EIN 47-2084329 · Addison, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ellard 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: 33 grants paid, $84K total, median $2,000. 3% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$84K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in TX
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 5 of 33 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Winona Christian GroupWinona, MSDonation$20K
Winona Animal Advocacy GroupWinona, MSDonation$7,075
St Pete Fools Charities IncSt Petersburg, FLDonation$5,000
Other Various ContributionsAddison, TXDonation$4,425
Northeast Community CollegeBooneville, MSDonation$2,000

By state: Mississippi 31 · Florida 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Ellard Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Addison, Texas, administered in care of Betty Jo Ellard, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Ellard 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 Ellard Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $84K across 33 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Ellard Family Foundation give?

Mississippi (31 grants), Florida (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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