Private foundation · EIN 56-1981120 · Greensboro, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc

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, $1.0M total, median $8,500. 75% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$1.0M
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in NC
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uncch Foundation Faculty Excellence FundChapel Hill, NCTo support quality higher education$1.0M
United Way of Greater GreensboroGreensboro, NCTo help lift people out of poverty$14K
Higher Education WorksRaleigh, NCTo support quality and affordable higher education$3,000
Breakthrough T1d - Jdrf NcHagerstown, MDTo support research for a cure for juvenile diabetes$2,000

By state: North Carolina 3 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, administered in care of Paul H Livingston Jr, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc 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 John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 4 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does John G B Jr & Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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