Private foundation · EIN 63-1186160 · Centre, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John H Ellis 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $345K total, median $14K. 75% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$345K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in AL
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Good Samaritan Baptist ChuchBirmingham, ALChristian mission$165K
Great Commission - IndiaAuburn, ALChristian mission$110K
Nation of CoachesDecatur, ALChristian ministry through athletics$20K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesAuburn, ALChristian ministry$15K
Cru Athletes in ActionXenia, OHChristian mission$13K
Cherokee County FCAOxford, ALChristian ministry through athletics$10K
Mission DignityDallas, TXMinistry to retired clergy & widows$10K
Insight AthleticsAuburn, ALChristian ministry$2,000

By state: Alabama 6 · Ohio 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

John H Ellis Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Centre, Alabama, administered in care of Sybol Ellis, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 H Ellis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 H Ellis Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $345K across 8 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does John H Ellis Foundation Inc give?

Alabama (6 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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